Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013
Lot 594
A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set by Jaques & Son
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1000
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Description
A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set by Jaques & Son, the white king stamped 'JAQUES LONDON', with red crown marks to two knights and one rook, one rook with a plain stamp, weighted bases, the king: 4½in (11cm) high, the pawn: 2¼in (5.5cm) high, in a mahogany baize lined box with green trade label inscribed 'THE Staunton Chessmen, TWO PRIZE MEDALS AWARDED, H. Staunton, Note this Signature, Without it none are Genuine. J. JAQUES & SON, LONDON, ENGLAND.'. (33)