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Robert Belcher Antiques
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An Italian Sorrento ware and bronze chess set
This exceptional and very rare Italian late 19th century Sorrento ware olive wood reversible chess board tray is the best I have ever seen.
The large tray has hinged, reversible wooden handles that swivel from one side to the other, offering a large, very fine Sorrento ware marquetry drinks tray on one side which has a large panoramic central panel with marquetry figures depicting couples celebrating and dancing together.
The fine marquetry panel is surrounded with an intricate inlaid boarder with a broad cross banded surround, which is finished with a raised and moulded edge.
When the tray is turned over and the handles reversed, the opposite side has a large inlaid chequered chessboard with a plain space to each side for opponent’s pieces taken in a tournament.
The chess set is completed with a rare early 20th century solid bronze novelty chess set which is in a form taken from Roman Italy with an emperor and empress, classical horses, standard bearers, Roman towers and foot soldiers.
The one half of this decorative chess set is patinated bronze and the other gilt bronze.
The pieces are of a good, large size and have a very tactile weight in the hand. They are in very good condition with some wear and age related patina.
In total, the solid bronze chess set weighs nearly 8kg
The chess set is of a slightly later date, Italian, circa 1930, and it works very well with the fine Sorrento ware board, which dates to circa 1880.
The size of the Sorrento ware tray:
Height 8.5cm x width 58cm x depth 45cm
The size of the Queen Chess piece:
Height 11.7cm x width 3.3cm x depth 3.3cm
Please let us know if you need any further photographs or information We no longer have shop premises. All of our items can be viewed online.
If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.
Many thanks
Wendy and Robert
SellerRobert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques
128 Worcester Road
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
England
WR9 8AN
Tel : 07929 011224
or : 07720 607007
Non UK callers : +44 7929 011224 or +44 7720 607007
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The large tray has hinged, reversible wooden handles that swivel from one side to the other, offering a large, very fine Sorrento ware marquetry drinks tray on one side which has a large panoramic central panel with marquetry figures depicting couples celebrating and dancing together.
The fine marquetry panel is surrounded with an intricate inlaid boarder with a broad cross banded surround, which is finished with a raised and moulded edge.
When the tray is turned over and the handles reversed, the opposite side has a large inlaid chequered chessboard with a plain space to each side for opponent’s pieces taken in a tournament.
The chess set is completed with a rare early 20th century solid bronze novelty chess set which is in a form taken from Roman Italy with an emperor and empress, classical horses, standard bearers, Roman towers and foot soldiers.
The one half of this decorative chess set is patinated bronze and the other gilt bronze.
The pieces are of a good, large size and have a very tactile weight in the hand. They are in very good condition with some wear and age related patina.
In total, the solid bronze chess set weighs nearly 8kg
The chess set is of a slightly later date, Italian, circa 1930, and it works very well with the fine Sorrento ware board, which dates to circa 1880.
The size of the Sorrento ware tray:
Height 8.5cm x width 58cm x depth 45cm
The size of the Queen Chess piece:
Height 11.7cm x width 3.3cm x depth 3.3cm
Please let us know if you need any further photographs or information We no longer have shop premises. All of our items can be viewed online.
If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.
Many thanks
Wendy and Robert
Price
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DimensionsThe size of the Sorrento ware tray:
Height 8.5cm x width 58cm x depth 45cm
The size of the Queen Chess piece:
Height 11.7cm x width 3.3cm x depth 3.3cm
Category Antique Games
Date 1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Olive Wood
Origin Italian
Condition In very good original condition
Item code as755a506
Status For Sale
£2850.00 
$3826.98
€3270.38
$3826.98
€3270.38
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Shipping information
We use a specialist delivery firm for all of our furniture and fragile items and DHL for antiques that can be packed professionally here on the premises for a next day delivery tracked and fully insured.
All overseas deliveries are also available.
Please contact us at 01905 622468/ 07929 011224 / 07720 607007. Alternatively, email robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com
All overseas deliveries are also available.
Please contact us at 01905 622468/ 07929 011224 / 07720 607007. Alternatively, email robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com
View all stock from
Robert Belcher Antiques
128 Worcester RoadDroitwich Spa
Worcestershire
England
WR9 8AN
Tel : 07929 011224
or : 07720 607007
Non UK callers : +44 7929 011224 or +44 7720 607007
Get directions to Robert Belcher Antiques
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