£650
A JAQUES & SONS, LONDON STAUNTON PATTERN BOXWOOD AND EBONY CHESS SET
In mahogany box, lined in green baize; one knight and one castle of each side bearing crown stamp, the kings stamped "Jaques London"; all pieces are weighted, with kings measuring approx. 9cm in height
The overall condition of the set is very good. Only area of significant damage is to one of the white bishops, which has lost its finial. One black castle has a few small chips in to its base. One black bishop with a few similarly small chips. Otherwise, only light bumps to pieces from having been housed together in their box. Baize bottoms are beginning to peel from some pieces. Box is fairly clean with some marks and scuffs. Key is lightly rusted but lock works well. Label pasted into box lid has a few small tears around its edges.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
