Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 332

An early Staunton pattern ivory chess set by J. Jaques

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £2400

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Description

An early Staunton pattern ivory chess set by J. Jaques, London, natural and stained red, the underside of the white king stamped 'J. JAQUES LONDON' in two parallel arcs, one rook and knight of each marked with a crown, c.1849-50, the king: 3.25in (8.5cm) h, the pawn: 1.5in (4cm) h together with a folding games box for chess and backgammon. (33) Some damages, losses and replacements.