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A 'St. George Pattern' Chess Set, J. Jaques & Son Ltd, London, Circa 1910
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A 'St. George Pattern' Chess Set, J. Jaques & Son Ltd, London, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 December 2024 · Luke Honey Ltd
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one side in polished boxwood, the other side in ebony, with French style knights, in the original Jaques box with a sliding lid and green label: 'Set of Chessmen... J. J. & SON LTD LONDON', together with the original printed leaflet: 'Instructions for Playing Chess', including an advertisement for Hudson Maxim's New Game of War.

King: 6.1cm high, Pawn: 2.8cm high, Box: 14cm long.

Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques & British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 45, figure 72.

Condition: Excellent. Nice and original. A few minor tears and rubbing to the slightly grubby label.

Stock Code: 2063

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Jaques Chess Set to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.1cm (2.40")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1087329
Dealers Internal Reference
2063
Description
One side in polished boxwood, the other side in ebony, with French style knights, in the original Jaques box with a sliding lid and green label: 'Set of Chessmen... J. J.
“
& SON LTD LONDON', together with the original printed leaflet: 'Instructions for Playing Chess', including an advertisement for Hudson Maxim's New Game of War.
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 1. An antique wooden sliding-lid box containing a chess set with a green Jaques London paper label on top.
fig 1. A 'St. George Pattern' Chess Set, J. Jaques & Son Ltd, London, Circa 1910

King: 6.1cm high, Pawn: 2.8cm high, Box: 14cm long.

Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques & British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 45, figure 72.

Condition: Excellent. Nice and original. A few minor tears and rubbing to the slightly grubby label.

Stock Code: 2063

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Jaques Chess Set to the 1910s.

Height
6.1cm (2.40")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087329
Dealers Internal Ref
2063
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I An antique wooden sliding-lid box containing a chess set with a green Jaques London paper label on top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 'St. George Pattern' Chess Set, J. Jaques & Son Ltd, London, Circa 1910

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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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SW8
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
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An antique wooden sliding-lid box containing a chess set with a green Jaques London paper label on top.
A 'St. George Pattern' Chess Set, J. Jaques & Son Ltd, London, circa 1910
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An antique wooden sliding-lid box containing a chess set with a green Jaques London paper label on top.
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  • ObjectBoard Games
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBoxwood, Hardwood, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSliding lid box, Lithographed paper label, Hand-turned wooden pieces
  • SizeH 6.1 cm (2 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The St. George pattern is a traditional English chess set design popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by its distinctive, unweighted pieces with simple yet elegant turning before the dominance of the Staunton style.

Authentic period chess sets were typically crafted from hardwoods such as boxwood and ebony, or bone and ivory, housed in dovetailed wooden sliding-lid boxes featuring lithographed paper makers labels.

Authenticity is generally identified by the presence of original makers marks, specific box construction details such as finger joints or dovetails, characteristic paper sliding-lid labels, and the precise hand-turned craftsmanship typical of established London makers.

An antique chess set functions well as an interactive decorative object when displayed open on a coffee table, side table, or within a dedicated games room, adding texture and intellectual charm to the space.

To preserve antique wooden chess sets, keep them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels. Clean gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid the use of modern chemical polishes or water.
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