19th Century Victorian Mahogany Folding Travelling Chess Set (Complete), c.1890 Art Nouveau The makers hallmark is illegible

The makers hallmark is illegible

Undoing the leather straps to the top of the interior reveals a secret compartment

but always featuring the name Jennens

Width: 5cm

The work is unsigned

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Folding Travelling Chess Set (Complete), c.1890 Art Nouveau The makers hallmark is illegibleA wonderful example of a 19th century mahogany folding travelling chess set in wholly original condition and complete with all pieces present. Circa. 1890. The chess set's brass hinges and clasps all open and close with ease. The chess pieces are set into the board by way of pegs; all pieces remain easy to remove and replace. The board is in an excellent condition overall. An exemplary example of a travelling chess set from the the late Victorian era.