A Staunton boxwood and ebony weighted chess set

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A Staunton boxwood and ebony weighted chess set
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON, English, third quarter of the 19th century -- king 3 3/8in. (8.5cm), pawn 1¾in. (4.5cm); in original green baize lined mahogany box, the hinged cover with green label JAQUES & SON, LONDON.

Lot Essay

Comparative Literature

Michael Mark, British Chess Sets.
This set is an earlier example as the Jaques stamp appears only on the white king until about 1890, but from then it appears on both kings

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