JAQUES OF LONDON: A STAUNTON PATTERN SET OF CHESSMEN IN MAHOGANY CASE
A complete set of boxwood and ebony chess pieces, a knight and rook of each colour stamped with the Jacques crown and both Kings inscribed 'JAQUES LONDON' to the bases, weighted, the kings 11.5cm high, within a green felt lined mahogany case with 'Genuine Staunton Chessmen' label to the interior cover, 23.5cm wide
| Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
| Hammer price: | £2,000 |
Condition Report:
Black: Some loss of colour to one or two pieces but minor. One pawn with a split and one with a chip. King with crack. Very minor chip to rook below crenellation. Loss and repair to knight.
White: One pawn with chip. Both rooks with very minor chips to crenellations. Small chip to Queen. Cross on top of King is loose.
Box: hinge broken on one side.
Overall general wear and superficial scratches due to age and use.