A Vintage Copper Charger Chessboard
This lot is a vintage copper charger fitted with a chessboard, offered together with a quantity of metal chess pieces. The charger has a broad, scalloped rim and a raised outer border, and its chequered playing surface is set within the central well. The piece combines a functional games board with a decorative tray in a single item.
The chequered board is formed of alternating squares, with the darker squares decorated with stylised floral and foliate motifs. The surrounding border is richly worked with engraved and tooled patterns of scrolling foliage and flowers across the metalwork. The pieces offered with the lot are in a mix of copper and brass tones, and are presented in a clear plastic storage tub. The lot is noted as missing two pieces.
Condition and Collectable Appeal
The charger shows the surface wear expected of an item of this age, with some marking and patina to the metal, and the decorative tooling remains clearly defined. The chess pieces are present in the tub as described, with the stated shortfall of two pieces. Original component details and the overall form of the charger make it an attractive proposition for collectors of vintage metalware and chess sets, as well as for buyers seeking a decorative centrepiece with a practical use.
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