A Staunton boxwood and ebony unweighted chess set, first quarter of the 20th century, both Kings stamped JAQUES LONDON to the rim, king 4in. (10cm.), pawn 2¼in. (5.5cm.) high, in original mahogany green baize lined box, the hinged cover with green Staunton label printed: "J. Jaques & Son. Ltd. London, England.;" and a parquetry board with rim. With a foreign-made chess clock with clockwork mechanism, cased in oak, registration number 10502 J. (small crack to case). (3)
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A Staunton boxwood and ebony unweighted chess set, first quarter of the 20th century, both Kings stamped JAQUES LONDON to the rim, king 4in. (10cm.), pawn 2¼in. (5.5cm.) high, in original mahogany green baize lined box, the hinged cover with green Staunton label printed: "J. Jaques & Son. Ltd. London, England.;" and a parquetry board with rim. With a foreign-made chess clock with clockwork mechanism, cased in oak, registration number 10502 J. (small crack to case). (3)
Lot Essay
THE SET USED BY BUERGER IN THE 1927 TOURNAMENT. One piece is restored.