REF3504 Jaques Staunton tournament Chessmen & box
Circa 1875-1880
Tracked shipping included
English ebony & boxwood weighted Staunton pattern chessmen by Jaques of London. White king stamped “JAQUES LONDON” , king side rooks & knights with crown stamps. Pieces with loaded bases and green baize.
This set is the tournament size set and a great example of the early Lasker design.
Kings 9 CM Tall
Set retains original French polished finish.
Comes in original mahogany lift top box , green baize lined interior. Jaques paper trade label to interior of lid. With orignal working key.
These historic Jaques sets all come with signed authors copy of the Jaques collectors guide and insurance valuation.
The design of this set is known in the modern codex as the “Lasker” . 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 are genuine antiques! Great to play and a good investment.
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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.
Include postage/shipping charges and Insurance valuation.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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£ 1750 Great British Pounds
Includes shipping & insurance valuation