Rare Large Jaques Travel Set         Circa 1880-90s 
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Largest size made, mahogany cased folding travel chess set, the chess squares of rosewood & satinwood. The edges with impressed marks 'IN STATU QUO', 'CHESS BOARD', 'JAQUES PANTENTEES LONDON'. The set designed for on the move chess games, with a locking system which enables the players to lock the bone & brass chess pieces in the board and unlock to resume. In full working order.

Board 12.5" / 32cm x 12.5" / 32cm x 1.7" / 4cm

 

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