From a high-end collector when asking about the BCC pieces:
No K stamp I have never seen that on top of the BCC knight.
No donut lead shape.
The mystery continues...
From a high-end collector when asking about the BCC pieces:
No K stamp I have never seen that on top of the BCC knight.
No donut lead shape.
The mystery continues...
Since there are no other like sets that anyone knows about, could this be one of a kind made by a local craftsman.? Just a thought.
Since there are no other like sets that anyone knows about, could this be one of a kind made by a local craftsman.? Just a thought.
We know it's high quality and judging from the striking similarities to the BCC sets, I'm beginning to think the same thing. In my opinion, leaving a donut/washer lead area could mean the turner created this cavity while still on the lathe, and quicker to leave that middle bit of wood in there than worry about removing it.
Frank, you are entirely correct. I'm basing my opinion on the pictures and more-so trying to present my findings than give any authoritative representation to my claims. I had some time to research yesterday so was hoping to unearth some clues.
Since there are no other like sets that anyone knows about, could this be one of a kind made by a local craftsman.? Just a thought.
We know it's high quality and judging from the striking similarities to the BCC sets, I'm beginning to think the same thing. In my opinion, leaving a donut/washer lead area could mean the turner created this cavity while still on the lathe, and quicker to leave that middle bit of wood in there than worry about removing it.
Benjamin and Frank. A very logical proposition. Thanks.
I just got a set like this Mike. I haven't peeled any of the felts off or anything to check out how they are weighted. The King's Knights and Rooks are marked with a K. I am curious if you ever found out who made these. Thanks
I just got a set like this Mike. I haven't peeled any of the felts off or anything to check out how they are weighted. The King's Knights and Rooks are marked with a K. I am curious if you ever found out who made these. Thanks
Hi Brutuss, Unfortunately there hasn't been any additional info on the maker of my sets. What's the King height of your set? maybe you can add some pics of your set to this thread
I can no longer find the link, but I seem to recall a similar set w/ the K/R stamp instead of crown symbol offered on ebay w/ a Fattorini maker's mark. Fattorini were mostly known for chess clocks, but I do believe they also produced sets and boards.
Take what I'm saying w/ a grain of salt - I may be utterly misremembering this, but if not, perhaps this provides a clue for someone else to dig further...
I can no longer find the link, but I seem to recall a similar set w/ the K/R stamp instead of crown symbol offered on ebay w/ a Fattorini maker's mark. Fattorini were mostly known for chess clocks, but I do believe they also produced sets and boards.
Take what I'm saying w/ a grain of salt - I may be utterly misremembering this, but if not, perhaps this provides a clue for someone else to dig further...
That's interesting Frank, thanks
Mike - I believe the set to be from the British Chess Co. but still trying to confirm if any of these sets contain the K stamp.
Take a look at this reference picture » http://www.chessantiques.com/BCC&Others/tn/pages/bcc1935.htm
Edit: I don't know if BCC produced sets in this time period I think the set is from, but the design is extremely consistent.
The identification of this set as "BCC" is controversial. You're quoting Frank Camaratta, who is the only one who believes this. Everyone else thinks this set is "probably an Ayres"...
BCC stopped producing sets around turn of the century, btw.