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an-ivory-jaques-staunton-chess-set-circa-1855-60

April 24, 2014

Early Jaques Staunton chess set (the pattern was first registered in 1849) with an "Anderssen" knight, dating it to circa 1855-60. The Cartonpierre box is lined in plum coloured plush velvet and has a raised interior base.