Lot Essay
This set is an earlier example as Jaques signature appears only on the white king until about 1890, but from then it appears on both kings.
Details
A Staunton boxwood and ebony chess set
English, 19th century
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON, (one black rook missing, a knight replaced and 5 pawns replaced), kings, black queen and white rook with damaged finials -- king 3½in. (9cm.), pawn 1½in. (4cm.); in original velvet lined mahogany box, the sliding cover with a green label JAQUES & SON, LONDON; with a rosewood and maple chess board
English, 19th century
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON, (one black rook missing, a knight replaced and 5 pawns replaced), kings, black queen and white rook with damaged finials -- king 3½in. (9cm.), pawn 1½in. (4cm.); in original velvet lined mahogany box, the sliding cover with a green label JAQUES & SON, LONDON; with a rosewood and maple chess board
Literature
Michael Mark, BRITISH CHESS SETS.