Chess

The Chess, Games & Playing Card department at Bonhams specializes in the auctioning of fine antique chess sets (including Jaques Staunton), chess collectables, games boards, antique games, gambling memorabilia and fine playing cards.

Bonhams is the only International Auction House holding dedicated sales of Chess and Games on a regular basis, twice a year.

Our Specialist would be delighted to answer any query regarding valuation or appraisal of your collection.

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £16,800 inc. premium
An ivory and ebony figural chess set South German, circa 1700
Sold for £19,200 inc. premium
A Russian mammoth ivory chess set Kholmogory, 18th century
Sold for £7,200 inc. premium
An ivory "monobloc" chess set Indian, circa 1850
Sold for £11,875 inc. premium
A kingwood, oak, padouk, ebony and ivory inlaid games board/box, South German, late 17th century,

Contacts

Chess (UK) Bonhams
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General Enquiries
Luke Honey Bonhams
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Montpelier Street
London, SW7 1HH
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