Lot Essay
In 1900 Jaques and Son Limited was incorprated, and labels after this date bear the name of this company.
Details
A Staunton weighted boxwood and ebony chess set
English, early 20th century
the black and white king stamped JAQUES, LONDON on the rim of the base -- king 3½in. (9cm), pawn 2in. (5cm.); in original green baize lined mahogany box with the Staunton green label, J. JAQUES & SON LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND.; with a sycamore and rosewood chess board
See Illustration (3)
English, early 20th century
the black and white king stamped JAQUES, LONDON on the rim of the base -- king 3½in. (9cm), pawn 2in. (5cm.); in original green baize lined mahogany box with the Staunton green label, J. JAQUES & SON LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND.; with a sycamore and rosewood chess board
See Illustration (3)
Literature
Michael Mark, BRITISH CHESS SETS