Calvert St George

This ivory set is particularly fine and desirable for several reasons. First, it is by one of the most famous makers, Calvert, who has stamped his name and address on the tops of three of the rooks. Second, the box is also stamped, which is very rare. The turning is plain and the carving of the kinights is of high quality. This type of set is known as Calvert style.



Good quality milky ivory. The knights are typical of those carved in Fleet Street. Note the black pupil.



The red pieces have their original stain, which is important. Avoid restained pieces as they have lost their antique patina and restaining is often done to over up replacement pieces.



Calvert 189 Fleet STT on top of rook.





Set is in its original signed box. Some nice inlay on the top, showing that it is special.




Calvert & Fleet STT address on box.