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Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925
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Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 January 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
This “Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925” found a buyer.

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A Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900-1925

both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON in red, a nice toffee patination to the boxwood side, the chessmen lined with green baize to the undersides, in a mahogany box with a sliding lid, the interior lined with green baize.

King: 9cm high (3.5 inches)

Pawn: 4.9cm high.

Box: 17.6cm x 9.6cm x 12.5cm.

Stock Code: 2054

Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 36, figure 51 for a similar knight, dated to 1900-25.

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK, so please feel free to push the 'buy it now' button. If you live outside the UK, then please email Luke to get a reasonable quote for international shipping. All items are sent by tracked courier.

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
9.6cm (3.78")
Depth
17.6cm (6.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101051
Dealers Internal Reference
2054
Description
A Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900-1925

both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON in red, a nice toffee patination to the boxwood side, the chessmen lined with green baize to the undersides, in a mahogany box with a sliding lid, the interior lined with green baize.

fig 1. An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box.
fig 1. Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925

King: 9cm high (3.5 inches)

Pawn: 4.9cm high.

Box: 17.6cm x 9.6cm x 12.5cm.

Stock Code: 2054

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Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 36, figure 51 for a similar knight, dated to 1900-25.
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 2. An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box.
fig 2. Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK, so please feel free to push the 'buy it now' button. If you live outside the UK, then please email Luke to get a reasonable quote for international shipping. All items are sent by tracked courier.

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the Edwardian era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
9.6cm (3.78")
Depth
17.6cm (6.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101051
Dealers Internal Ref
2054
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1900-1925

Archive II An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box. View II
Archive III An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box. View III
Archive IV An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box. View IV
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box.
Jaques Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900-1925
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An array of carved wooden Staunton chess pieces in boxwood and ebony rests upon and around a polished wooden storage box.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoard Games
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBoxwood, Ebony, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden shafts, Detailed knight carvings, Felt bases, Milled rook crenellations
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 9.6 cm (4 in) x D 17.6 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The Staunton chess set is the standard design for chess pieces, introduced in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and endorsed by Howard Staunton, featuring highly recognisable, stylised architectural forms.

Authentic period sets typically pair natural boxwood for the lighter pieces with dense ebony or heavily stained hardwoods for the darker pieces, frequently featuring felt-lined bases.

Genuine pieces often feature distinctive knight carvings with expressive features, stamped markings on the rook bases or box lids, and characteristic weight and turning proportions consistent with the period.

Displaying the pieces on a dedicated occasional table, sideboard, or within a glass-fronted cabinet allows the traditional craftsmanship to act as a focal point in a study or living space.

Preservation requires keeping the pieces away from direct sunlight, fluctuations in humidity, and extreme temperatures, applying occasional applications of microcrystalline wax to protect the polished wood surface.
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