"Early Calvert" pattern ivory chess set

Fine quality carved and turned early 19th century English playing set, in a pattern attributed to John Calvert. Although sets of this type were indeed made by John Calvert, and this set came in a stamped Calvert box, my opinion is that this set was produced by William Lund, another famous 19th century Victorian chess manufacturer.

Click here to see how it looks on an antique Killarney board, circa 1850.


	"Early Calvert" pattern ivory chess set



Jon's main chess page		Fine quality carved and turned early 19th century English playing set, in a pattern attributed to John Calvert. Although sets of this type were indeed made by John Calvert, and this set came in a stamped Calvert box, my opinion is that this set was produced by William Lund, another famous 19th century Victorian chess manufacturer. Click here to see how it looks on an antique Killarney board, circa 1850.	HOME