£650
THE STAUNTON CHESSMEN BY JACQUE & SON, LONDON
In boxwood and ebony, both kings stamped "Jacques London" and measuring approx. 7cm in height, one knight and one castle of each side bearing crown stamp to head/top, contained in the original baize-lined mahogany box with paper label to lid; together with a set of unmarked draughts pieces and a Jacques "ABC of Chess" booklet
Chess pieces have weighted bases.
Baize covering to bases is beginning to peel on many pieces. Overall wear/patination through handling. Losses to the black queen's crown, one black knight's ear and one black pawn's circular disc, beneath the spherical head. Minor nicks/dents to other pieces. Joints of box a little slack at rear. Paper label to lid interior pitted and discoloured around edges.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
