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The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… argent, three roses, gules; in the sinister chief, a chess-rook of the second; for Small. Third, Azure, three demi …
An Essay towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk
… which is near his grave, viz. 1. Rokewode, arg. three chess rooks sab. a crescent for difference. 2. Imperfect, but …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… with a decorative HANDLE made in a form similar to the chess piece usaully called a 'Rook' or 'Castle'. 'Tower head' …
Old and New London
… by a man of the name of Sturges, deep in the knowledge of chess, upon which game he published a little work, as is …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… devices, and evidently intended as figures for the game of chess. Uist, North UIST, NORTH, an island and parish, in the …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… were various perquisites to add to this value. A Game at Chess, by Thomas Middleton. It is printed in Mr. Bullen's …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… must be prepared, as the whole game will be played on her chess-board. Meanwhile I can venture to assert that this is …
Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840
… (1821). A penwork tripod table is known decorated with a chess board, one square of which is signed G Williamson, 25th … a pair of tables and men at 2 9s. These may have been chess boards and pieces. [Scottish RO, GD/220/6/1346/8] …
Old and New London
… of the books that he printed here, whether "The Game of Chess," or "The Romance of Jason;" the first of these works …