拍品 526
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A JACQUES 'STAUNTON' PATTERN BOXWOOD AND EBONY CHESS SET
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A JACQUES 'STAUNTON' PATTERN BOXWOOD AND EBONY CHESS SET

J.JAQUES & SON, LTD., LONDON, MID 19TH CENTURY

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A JACQUES 'STAUNTON' PATTERN BOXWOOD AND EBONY CHESS SET
J.JAQUES & SON, LTD., LONDON, MID 19TH CENTURY
The white king stamped JAQUES LONDON, all pieces with a green labels to the undersides with printed diamond registration mark for 1849
The king -- 3½in. (8.8cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¾in. (4.5cm.) high
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**
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Please note, the estimate for this lot should read £1800-2000 GBP.

拍品专文

In 1843 Howard Staunton became the international chess hero, after beating the French champion, Pierre de St. Amant. In 1849 the 'Staunton' playing set was first registered and produced by John Jacques, Hatton Garden, and sold at the shop of William Leuchars of Piccadilly.