A Jaques Chess Set with Cartonpierre Box, 1880 chess auction catalogue Especially suited to the amateur

Especially suited to the amateur of CHESS PROBLEMS

the chessmen with wide turned circular bases

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A Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set by Jaques & Son

Height (when closed): 6

A Jaques Chess Set with Cartonpierre Box, 1880 chess auction catalogue Especially suited to the amateurAn Antique Jaques Staunton Ivory Chess Set circa 1880 one side stained red, the other side left natural, the white king stamped "JAQUES LONDON" on the underside of the base, the king 7. 5cm high (3 inches), the pawn 3. 8cm high, in a Gothic papier mch Cartonpierre box, 20. 5cm wide, the interior with plum coloured and gilt bordered velvet and a raised interior base, the lid attached with a leather flap, the red label to the underside of the base