Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 263: A Set of Lardy Staunton Pattern Wooden Chessmen in Original Horn Box

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A set of Staunton pattern chess pieces manufactured by Lardy and distributed by Horn. The pieces are crafted from turned and carved wood, with one side featuring a natural light finish and the other a black ebonized finish. The set is housed in a rectangular wooden box with a sliding lid and a single interior divider. The lid retains a fragmentary red and white paper label depicting a bird motif and partial text.