A Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set by Jaques & Son, 1862- 1880s
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON (in black) along the rim of the base (some baizes missing), in a mahogany box with a green label: THE STAUNTON CHESS-MEN...JAQUES & SON, LONDON
King: 9cm high (3 ½ inches)
Pawn: 4.5cm high
Box: 18cm wide
Stock Reference: SK 1695
Literature: Sir Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, Kaissa Publications, 2010, page 9 for a similar green label (1862-1880s)
