Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - Day Two - 6th July 2023
Lot 507
λ A VICTORIAN EBONY AND BOXWOOD STAUNTON PATTERN TOURNAMENT SIZE CHESS SET AND BOARD
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1800
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Description
λ A VICTORIAN EBONY AND BOXWOOD STAUNTON PATTERN TOURNAMENT SIZE CHESS SET AND BOARD
BY JAQUES OF LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY
weighted, one rook and knight of each colour stamped, together with a rosewood and walnut board incribed 'Jaques London' in gilt to the reverse
10.9cm high (max)
Provenance
Formerly the property of the late Marguerite Littman (1930-2020).