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Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box

$2,000per set
£1,510.78per set
€1,746.03per set
CA$2,810.54per set
A$3,124.83per set
CHF 1,645.41per set
MX$37,913.60per set
NOK 20,831.74per set
SEK 19,472.60per set
DKK 13,029.87per set

About the Item

An excellent example of an early unweighted Staunton Chess Set. The king stamped Jaques London on the base. Housed in original slide lid box with Paper Label Inscribed The Staunton Chessmen, Two Prize Medals Awarded 1862 Jaques and Son London. Also comes with booklet The ABC of Chess by a Lady. Excellant condition no chips or breaks with one minor exception to the cross finial on the black king please see photos. Kings measure 3"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 34
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Flower Mound, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9641240106542

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