Chess clocks are a creation of the 19th century, when timing chess games via sandclocks was considered to be of little practical use. We have just bought this one and these days they are so difficult to come by. Sutton Coldfield chess clocks date from around 1938, These Timers were used in many clubs and could be found in use at tournaments of all levels throughout the United Kingdom in the early to mid 1900s. 44 likes. See details. 1960, Whittington Travel Chess Set, 8", ca. 1855, Jaques "Northern Upright" Ivory Chess Set, ca. Sutton Coldfield chess clocks date from around 1938, These Timers were used in many clubs and could be found in use at tournaments of all levels throughout the United Kingdom in the early to mid 1900s. With a modern chess clock, players can enjoy the convenience of a portable unit that helps them stay focused on the game. A very nice decorative item on the bookshelves. 1945-1955 This mechanical analog clock features  wind-up mechanisms which can be independently stopped by pushing a horizontal sliding bar which employs metal strips to engage one of the escapements, thus causing that timing mechanism to stop. 5" Chess Set, 1960-1980, Spanish Escardibul "Burnt" Staunton Chess Set, 1960-1980, Portuguese Porcelain Chess Set (Viana do Castelo), ca. 1830-1880, English Bone Chess Set, "Barleycorn" pattern, ca. Item Information. SUTTON COLDFIELD ENGLAND. Digital chess clocks, on the other hand, can be set to the nearest second and many aspects are pre-programmed. WORLD CHESS SPECIALISTS (2S) Other local business pages. 1930-1970, Philippine Staunton Chess Set, Oversize (6.88"), ca. 1980, Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set, ca. Vintage Chess Clock Sutton coldfield | Toys & Games, Games, Chess | eBay! or Best Offer +C $42.66 shipping. Vintage Sutton Coldfield Chess Clock, VGC, 1970s. 1960, Gallant Knight Plastic Chess Set, 1950-1970, German Modernist Chess Set by Henke, 1950-1970, Bulgarian Plastic Varna Chess Set, ca. Both the movements are in good working order. 1980, Jantar (Янтар) Chess Clock, Russian, ca. The case has a baize covered base and is in very good condition. 133, Size 2/0, 1910-1930, Uhlig Staunton Chess Set, Nr. Sutton-Coldfield is a town in Birmingham, UK. 1820-1850, Indian Export Ivory Chess Set, Vizgatapam, ca. CHESS was founded by Baruch Harold Wood in 1935 in Sutton Coldfield.Wood edited it until 1988, when it was taken over by Pergamon Press and changed its name to Pergamon Chess. 1840, German Chess Set "Crusaders" by E.G.Zimmermann, ca. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 1.8" diameter base. 1940-1950, Polish Porcelain Chess Set (Ćmielów), 1950-1960, German Bohemia "Dragon Knights" Chess Set, ca. Clock will be … It includes our Sutton Coldfield Series Chess Pieces (4.4" King Height) with our Black Anegre Standard Traditional Chess Board (2.5" Squares) and a Premium FOR SALE! 1870-1880, English Chess Set, "St. George" Pattern, 19th century, English Chess Set, "St. George" Pattern, late 19th century, English Ivory Staunton Chess Set, ca. 1950-2000, Soviet Porcelain Chess Set (Zugdidi/Kislovodsk), ca. I only use digital clocks for play now, but I still love the way old wooden clocks handle. 1870-1890, English Club Chess Set, "St. George" Pattern, ca. Pre-Owned. Sutton Coldfield's Chess Timer, by the publisher of Chess Magazine, B.H.Wood. 1895, Polish Tournament Chess Set, ca. 1980, Staunton Chess Set (German Knight), ca. 1890-1900, Russian Tsarist Chess Set, Club Size, ca. Vintage Chess Sutton Coldfield Mechanical Timer bhb is a market leader in traditional analogue chess clocks this high quality clock has large faces easy to read and very large flag mechanism. 1945-1955 For the world's finest contemporary chess equipment, visit The House of Staunton. Details about Vintage Sutton Coldfield Chess Clock, VGC, 1970s. One of the first Sutton Coldfield clocks - by the publisher of Chess Magazine, B.H.Wood - sports a push lever action, and is obviously composed of two alarm clocks. 1946, Danish / German "Knubbel" Toy Chess Set, 1930-1950, Danish / German "Knubbel" Toy Chess Set, 1940-1960, Danish / German "Knubbel" Toy Chess Set, 1950, Soviet Chess Set, "Averbakh II" Pattern, ca. Our Web Chess Clocks is born of our passion for this piece of the chess history that represent the analog chess clocks that have served as faithful witnesses of the time in each one of the chess tournaments celebrated from 1880s decade. Figural Chess Sets, Franklin and Danbury Mint, The John Jaques Company and the Staunton Chessmen. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. 1900, Indian Ebony and Ivory Chess Set, ca. 1920-1950, Chinese Export Ivory "Puzzleball" Chess Set, 6", First Half 20th Century, Chinese Export Ivory "Puzzleball" Chess Set, 4", 20th Century, American Catalin Chess Set by E.S.Lowe, ca. 1950, German Bohemia "Spezial" Chess Set, ca. 2017 - Hungarian Chess Clock "MOM" dating back to 1950-60. 2000, Spanish Chess Set, 17th Century Reproduction, Fierce Knight Staunton Chess Set (Chessbazaar), New Columbian Staunton Chess Set (Chessbazaar), 1852 Harrwitz Staunton Chess Set (Chessbazaar), 1919 Marcel Duchamp Inspired Chess Set (Chessbazaar), 1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan Chess Set (Chessbazaar), English Travel Chess Set, St. George Pattern, 1850-1900, De La Rue Pocket Chess & Draughts Board, ca. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 522 (Max Andres), German, ca. 1 viewed per hour. 520/521 (Max Andres), German, 1962 Alpha Chess Clock No. Opening hours, reviews, phone number. Doug Hillman Timer clock English chess clock brand name "Sutton Coldfield" dating back to the 1960s Gramo Djonev chess clock Vintage Antique Wind Up Clock "Gambit" Successor to the bakelite clock from Czechia, … VINTAGE CHESS CLOCK. Sutton Coldfield Chess Club meets every Monday night, excluding Bank Holidays, from about 7.00pm till late in the Lounge of: Minworth Club & Lodge Robinsons Way (off Water Orton Lane) 1980, Czech Tournament Chess Set "Klubovka IV", ca. There were sold through the  Baruch Wood’s magazine Chess as well as the British Chess Federation. 1980-2000, French Chess Set (Henry Chavet), ca. Cute old English chess clock; circa 1960 to 1970. 1940-1950, Soviet Chess Set "Botvinnik-Flohr I", ca. 1820-1850, German Bone Chess Set, "Selenus" Pattern, ca. 1890-1900, Russian Chess Set, Club Size, ca. 1945-1955, Jerger Chess Clock "Olympia Gold", Germany, ca. 1850, Jaques Staunton Ivory Chess Set in Carton Pierre Casket, 3", ca. In 1937 YMCA Sutton Coldfield Chess Club joined the BDCL with B.H. All Rights Reserved. 1965 Jerger Chess Clock "Olympia", Germany, ca. 1900-1930, South German Staunton Chess Set, ca. With Original Box. On the back is even the warranty sticker! According to the page where I found the image, these were made between 1937 and 1948. Shop by category. They were produced from 1938 on, and it was possible to see them used in tournaments till the late 1950s. The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Sutton Coldfield Series Commemorative Chess set. From around 1935 - 1949. Pre-Owned. Value is $175/275 dollars. Electronic units allow the use of special cadences with an increment of time. 1850, English Ivory Chess Set, William Lund, ca. 1900-1920, German Ivory Chess Set, "Erbach" Pattern, Early 20th Century, German Bone Chess Set, "Barleycorn" Pattern, 1909, German Buffalo Horn Chess Set, early 20th century, German Chess Set, Art Déco, ca. Condition: Used “ Nice used working condition. eBay See price. 1960-1980, German Chess Set with Brickwork Pattern, 1950-2000, Staunton Chess Set, "Lardy" Style, 1970-1980, Staunton Tournament Chess Set, Costa Rica, ca. In addition to the magazine the business sold Chess sets, score sheets, chess clocks and chess books, all this whilst still doing the day job. 1850, German "Toy" Chess Set, early 19th century, Austrian "Biedermeier" Coffeehouse Chess Set, ca. This clock is very solid, composed of two alarm clocks linked up, and made by the Enfield clock factory.... this clock is a donation from US collector Mike Ladzinsky - thank You, Mike! Auction £ 52. eBay. 1980, Belarusian Ceramic Chess Set "Heroes of the Civil War" by Leonid Golovko, ca. 1960, Jerger Chess Clock "Rook & Pawn", Germany, ca. Alpha Chess Clock No. See complete description. Chess Antiques © 2019. 1880-1900, Whittington Travel Chess Set, 6", ca. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 1.8" diameter base. C $52.73. Alpha Chess Clock No. 1820, English Ivory Chess Set, "St. George" Pattern, Calvert, ca. SOLD English Chess clock made by 'Enfield' and sold by 'Chess' Magazine - Sutton Coldfield . This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Sutton Coldfield 2 Later version of the alarm clock gadget from Sutton Coldfield/B.H.Wood. See price. 1880, Pocket Chess Set, 1960 Chess Olympiad Leipzig, Travel Chess Set, Snakeskin Look, ca. 522 (Max Andres), German, ca. or Best Offer +C $23.76 shipping. 1820, English Ivory Chess Set, Thomas Lund, ca. 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