Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 7th October 2015
Lot 389
A Victorian Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set by Jaques
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A Victorian Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set by Jaques, the white king stamped 'JAQUES LONDON', two rooks and two knights with crown marks, the black knights in stained boxwood with ebony bases, the king: 8.3cm high, the pawn: 4cm high, together with a carton-pierre 'Gothic' casket and 'THE CHESS-PLAYER'S TEXT-BOOK' by H. Staunton. (34)