REF3490 Jaques Staunton Chessmen, box & board
Circa 1920 - 1930
English ebony & boxwood weighted Staunton chessmen, both kings stamped “JAQUES LONDON” . King side rooks & knights with crown stamps, all pieces with loaded bases and green baize.
A rare set being of library size and weighted is unusual , Library size sets were never weighted until the early 20th century and then not in great numbers.
Set retains an excellent original French polish finish.
Chessmen come in original mahogany slide lid box with Jaques paper trade label to lid.
Chessmen come with stamped Jaques mahogany framed chess board , the framed stamped ” JAQUES MAKERS LONDON”
Kings 7.2 CM Tall Board 38 CM Squares 4 CM
The design of this set is known in the modern codex as the “Broadbent” . 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 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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£ 750 Great British Pounds
Includes shipping & insurance valuation