A Jaques Staunton Ivory Chess Set in a Cartonpierre Box, circa 1880
one side stained red, the other side left natural, white king stamped: JAQUES LONDON, in a papier-mâché “Cartonpierre” Box in the Gothic taste with plum coloured velveteen lining, with a red label to the underside: JAQUES LONDON, and detached lid
King: 7.2cm high
Pawn: 3.6cm high
Box: 21cm wide
Stock Reference: SK 1716
Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant Ivory (CITES)
Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.
