St George chess sets "show and tell"... another appreciation topic

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"Undecorated" queens with just a globe or ball finial were more than common at that time, be it in the Old English or St. George sets, be it in the French Régence sets. Here is a selection of Old English and St. George sets, all of which are also featured in my book.

Here is a small ivory St. George set, in which the queen has a slightly different design and has a head similar to the king, but without the cross.

And here is something rather unusual, i.e. a St. George chess set for blind players. Note how the white squares of the board are elevated and how the white pieces have little spikes and the black pieces have little balls on their heads, so that they can be distinguished by the touch.

As an addition, here some earlier sets of a design preceding the St. George type. These sets are often referred to as "Old English".

Starting with a beautiful ivory chess set made by Calvert (with stamped rooks), ca. 1820.

Next one is most likely from the Calvert workshop as well - queens with a feather finial.

Third one was made by Thomas Lund, early 19th century.

Probably my oldest set, mid-18th century (from the Gareth Williams collection) - note the "slope" knights!

And another one that was probably made in the Calvert workshop, late 18th century.

And last, but not least, here is a beautiful "Old English" set with "Trumpet Crown" kings.

I think it's a superb looking set....Btw,Efim....You've got some amazing sets and clearly great taste.

@Powderdigit - Thanks for the shoutout, Mark!

@magictwanger - Thanks! Looking forward to more "appreciation threads" and I will happily continue to share.