REF3243 Jaques Staunton Chessmen & Box.
Circa 1863-1865
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Fine ebony & boxwood Staunton chess set , white king stamped “JAQUES LONDON”, king side rooks & knights with crown stamps, all pieces with green baize bases. An attractive example retains original french polished finish with attractive carved knights.
Set comes in original mahogany slide lid box , with Jaques paper trade label to lid. The reverse of box with retailers sticker ” W.CHILDS JR 51 kings Road BRIGHTON DESK & DRESSING CASE MAKERS”
Set retains original French polished finish.
Set is the “library” size chessmen.
Kings 7.6 CM Tall
The design of this set is known in the modern codex as the “Anderssen” . The practice of adding historic chess champions names to styles of Jaques chessmen is a modern practice which Jaques never used historically , although it is a great system to easily help identify specific Jaques Staunton Chessmen.
These historic Jaques sets all come with signed authors copy of the Jaques collectors guide and insurance valuation.
All the sets go through a professional workshop before they go online, any minor faults such as chips or splits are restored, therefore the sets are all in excellent condition.
Please note all prices include postage/shipping charges and Insurance valuation.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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Includes shipping & insurance valuation