Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 4, 2023: Winter Americana Day 3

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 2362

ROCKINGHAM CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CHESS SET AND EXTRA PIECES, UNCOUNTED LOT

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
ROCKINGHAM CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CHESS SET AND EXTRA PIECES, UNCOUNTED LOT, one full set with oak board, and a nearly complete second set of pieces. Accompanying note reads "This chess set is one of several made by hand by Uncle A. S. Byrd [Abraham Samuels Byrd]". Fourth quarter 19th century. Board 16" x 16".
Provenance: From the John H. and Joan S. Byrd estate collection, Harrisonburg, VA.
Descended in the Byrd family of Rockingham Co., VA.

Condition

Complete set in excellent condition, several of extra pieces with damage

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