A Staunton weighted boxwood and ebony chess set by Jaques & Son, London, circa 1880
both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON in red on the rim of the bases, the king just under 4 ½ inches (11.2cm) high, the pawn 5.5cm high, in a mahogany box with hinged lid and green label: THE STAUNTON CHESS-MEN...Jaques & Son, London, 22.8cm wide.
Stock Reference: MJ 1479
Reference: Sir Alan Fersht; Jaques & British Chess Company Chess sets, knight as for 1875-80 (figure 13), green label as for 1870-1885/90 (page 9)
