'Hidden treasure' chess set could sell for thousands at Blackburn auction

[John Upham]

See


https://uk.news.yahoo.com/hidden-treasu ... 00341.html

Apparently a number of holes are also being auctioned off

[John Townsend]

"Apparently a number of holes are also being auctioned off"

Ten thousand, by any chance?

[John Upham]

"Apparently a number of holes are also being auctioned off"

Ten thousand, by any chance?

Nope, try again...

[John Townsend]

On reflection, only four thousand.

[John Upham]

On reflection, only four thousand.

Correct: you have won the lounge suite.

[John Clarke]

Nah, surely ten thousand is nearer the mark now - got to allow for inflation, and a lot of what's politely known as "deferred maintenance".

That set looks to be showing its age a bit. My genuine Staunton (by Jacques) - chess only, no draughts - has only a couple of spikes missing from the black queen's crown. No idea of its age, though. Wonder what it would be worth?

[John Upham]

Nah, surely ten thousand is nearer the mark now - got to allow for inflation, and a lot of what's politely known as "deferred maintenance".

See https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... -problems/

[John Upham]

Update: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/thought-d-ten ... 00422.html

[Kevin Thurlow]

It looks in good condition and presumably the box is original, so that would help.