28th Feb, 2025 10:00

Collectors' & Interiors

 
Lot 708
 

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A Victorian Jaques Staunton chess set, ebony and boxwood, white King impressed "Jaques, London", two Rooks and two Knights bearing impressed rubricated crown devices, in labelled mahogany box, King's approx 3 1/2 inches, together with Jaques' "The ABC of Chess, by a Lady", fifth edition

Sold for £800


 

A Victorian Jaques Staunton chess set, ebony and boxwood, white King impressed "Jaques, London", two Rooks and two Knights bearing impressed rubricated crown devices, in labelled mahogany box, King's approx 3 1/2 inches, together with Jaques' "The ABC of Chess, by a Lady", fifth edition