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I know that you talked about how you made the green board earlier.
Would you please tell us, one more time, about how you made that green board?
For instance, where did you get the board itself?
What did you do to the finish?
And finally how is it framed?
Thanks
This one, without hesitation. It's the first set I bought and, if it comes down to it, will be the last one I own. Sorry no picture of the box, I don't have a picture of it and too lazy to take one right now. The set stays in a standard HOS mahogany box.
My vintage Catonese Ivory Staunton Chess Set Circa 1849-1920s?
There has been much debate about the age of this beautiful set. Arguments from chess collectors and antique chess set authorities date this set between 1849 and the 1920s. Kings measure 3 1/8" in height.
In my picture above you will notice the white King's chipped cross. Below is the King with a beautiful replacement ivory cross made by Alan Dewey. Unfortunately, In feel Alan doesn't get the credit he deserves for his outstanding restorations and i'd like to thank him here.
Georgeous set indeed Mike.
wiscmike wrote:
Georgeous set indeed Mike.
Thanks Mike. Regarding the ivory pieces, do you its safe to use the Renaissance wax on the natural white pieces to clean and brighten them up?
goodknightmike wrote:
wiscmike wrote:
Georgeous set indeed Mike.
Thanks Mike. Regarding the ivory pieces, do you its safe to use the Renaissance wax on the natural white pieces to clean and brighten them up?
The best way always is to try it on a section of one piece. The Renaissance Wax seals in patina it does not clean it down to the original look. I got that from Q&A about the wax on someones site. Always be careful especially since you have a fantatsic Ivory set. Maybe like coins the best thing to do is nothing. Hard to say, I wouldn't want to give advise out since I have not used it on an ivory set because I do not own one. If I did I would proceed carefully.
Just received this email this morning from the UK. AFter reading this I would be hesitant to use it on plastic since plastic is also oil based.
Thyank you for your email and enthusiasm for our Renaissance wax! You can use it on many other types of surface including metals, marble ivory, grantie, ceramics, stone... the list is endless.
We are not sure about the plastic - it will depend on the type of plastic and whether it is resistant to White Spirit which is the solvent used to manufacture the wax, You would need to check on this if possible. If you decide to use the wax we advise you to do a small test on a discreet area to check first.
Here's another of my favorites. . Vintage Staunton Chess Set 4.5" Kings Ebony & Boxwood Pieces. Unknown maker circa 1930s. This set was ready for the graveyard with so many flaws. But Alan Dewey brought it back to life with his magical restorations.
Very nice. I love those bishops.