This news section will accomodate all sets not St. George, and not Jaques Staunton. for the time being....
Old English
Old English set from the last quarter of the 18th C, in reddish rosewood (or arbutus?) and ebony - it is rare to see such an old set in this near perfect condition. Kings stand 80 mm, the pieces are very well turned, quite solid, and the black side notably heavier.