Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 12th April 2017
Lot 465
A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £420
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Description
A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set, the kings stamped 'JAQUES LONDON' one of each colour of the rooks and knights also stamped with a crown mark, the king: 8.9cm high, the pawn: 4.7cm high, in a mahogany box with a sliding lid, with a printed paper label inscribed 'THE STAUNTON CHESSMEN TWO PRIZE MEDALS AWARDED, 1862. H. S. Staunton, JAQUES & SON, LONDON.', late 19th / early 20th century. (33)
Provenance: Cypress House, Chilton Cantelo, Somerset.