ATTRIBUTABLE TO RICHARD WHITTY, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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AN IVORY STAUNTON PATTERN CLUB SIZE CHESS SET
ATTRIBUTABLE TO RICHARD WHITTY, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY
With a mahogany presentation box inset with a brass shield and inscribed to the inside of the lid 'Jaques London'

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The king -- 4 5/8 in. (11.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 2 ¼ in. (6 cm.) high

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RICHARD WHITTY, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Lot Essay

The actual pieces of this handsome chess set, complete with fitted mahogany box, are unmarked, which is a rarity for Jaques. Although, there are a few exceptions, probably when the sets where left blank deliberately so the retailers could apply their own trade mark, such as Leuchars or Pearce. However, in this instance the box is marked ‘Jaques London’.

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