England. Next plain ivory sets are playing sets without a specific naming convention. One or two of them may be called "Barleycorn" by some, but they are not. In auction catalogues you see always just "Playing set", so I do not know a better description.
If you know, please let me know...
The 1st set has arched knights which is common for 18th century sets. However, ears point to front which could indicate a bit later date.
The secret of the 2nd set is that it actually has been composed of 2 sets. The Kings, Knights and Rooks are of a Dorothy Calvert set and the Queens (which actually are Kings!), Bishops and pawns of a Captain Cook set. It came in a nice box, which is not pictured (yet). I bought this set but should have looked better!
- England
- 18th-19th century
- Ivory K 8.6; p 3.8
- England, composed set
- ca. 1830
- Ivory K 8.2; p 3.6
- England
- 1st half 19th century
- Ivory K 12.2; p 4.4
- England
- Mid 19th century
- Ivory K 8.6; p 3.5
- England
- ca. 1860
- Ivory K 7.8; p 3.3
- Box 19.5×12.4×7.5
- England
- ca. 1870
- Ivory K 8.7; p 3.7