Monday 11th May - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Comics Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Monday 11th May - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Comics Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

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Lot 153: Harvey Makin and Others, Collection of Travel Chess and Checker Sets, 20th Century and Later.

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Start price: £12

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A collection of five travel chess and checker sets of various ages and designs. The group is led by a premium magnetic chess board manufactured by Harvey Makin (Widdop and Co., model HM1179), featuring a wooden board with a built-in pull-out drawer and a green flocked, moulded interior for piece storage. Also included is a vintage folding wooden magnetic chess and checker set housed in a hinged wooden case that serves as the board, featuring a yellow foam insert and its original green illustrated retail box. The collection is completed by a portable plastic magnetic chess set with a green and white checkered board, a miniature red and white plastic chess set in a clear hinged display case, and a travel game set contained within a zippered brown leatherette carrying pouch with a top handle. Materials include wood, resin, plastic, and leatherette.