Jaques Staunton “4.4 Inch” Chess Set
A Weighted Jaques Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, circa 1855-60
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON in black along the rim of the King base, in a mahogany box with a Green Label: The STAUNTON CHESS-MEN... JAQUES LONDON. and brass inlay with owner’s heraldic crest and original retailer’s stamp: Orme... St Anne’s St... Ilchister
King: 11cm high
Pawn: 5.2cm high
Box: 23cm x 17.5cm x 10.9cm
Stock Reference: SG 2009
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Condition
Boxwood Side:
Queen coronet with tiny chip to one spike. Neat restoration to crown. Otherwise excellent. Nice shiny 'toffee' patination, green baizes excellent.
Ebony Side:
Tiny chip to bottom of two pawns, very minor hairline crack to rook, knight and pawn (well restored). Otherwise excellent.
Box:
Scuffs, minor dents and wear to box as expected with age. Further inscription and wear to brass inlay. Rubbing and some wear to green label, plus inscription in ink.
A Note From Luke
Increasingly scarce fine 4.4 inch Jaques Staunton Boxwood & Ebony chess set from circa 1855-60. In the original Jaques mahogany box with green label. Interesting owner’s heraldic crest and Victorian retailer’s stamp an added attraction.
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