A rare Leuchars-pattern chess set inspired by pieces retailed by William Leuchars in Piccadilly in 1849, featuring the distinctive plain cook-style knight and supplied with a wooden storage box.
Pattern
Leuchars design
1849 retail style
Knight Style
Plain cook knight
Rare variation
Historical Link
William Leuchars
Piccadilly retailer
Storage
Wooden box
Included
Set Features
Named after William Leuchars, who retailed these sets in Piccadilly in 1849
Rare Leuchars knight pattern with a plain cook-style profile
Based on a design found in only a limited number of original sets
Historically associated with both ivory and boxwood examples
Distinctive antique-style pattern for collectors and enthusiasts
Supplied with a wooden storage box
Rare Early Staunton Character
The Leuchars design stands apart for its uncommon knight pattern and strong historical link to one of the early retailers of Staunton-era chessmen. Its rarity and recognisable profile make it a particularly interesting choice for collectors drawn to unusual nineteenth-century chess designs.
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