Jaques Staunton “4 inch” Chess Set, 1890-1900 Staunton chess set the chessmen with elaborately carved

the chessmen with elaborately carved decoration

Stock Reference: LH 1827

20-21st September 2004

A Good Antique English Chess Board

Jaques Staunton “4 inch” Chess Set, 1890-1900 Staunton chess set the chessmen with elaborately carvedA Staunton boxwood and ebony weighted chess set by Jaques and Son, London, 1890 1900 both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON in red, in a mahogany box with split compartment and green label: The Staunton Chessmen Jaques and Son, London (with key) King: 4 inches (10. 2 cm) high Pawn: 2 inches (5. 2cm) high Box: 21cm wide Stock Reference: TMB 1555 Reference: Sir Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets", page 10