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Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1890-95
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Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1890-95

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
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both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON, crosses sympathetically replaced, some restorations, felts presumably replaced, in a mahogany box with a central division and green Jaques label: JAQUES & SON, London (interior green felt replaced) (no key).

King: 10.1cm (4 inches) high.

Pawn: 5.6cm high.

Box: 21.5 cm wide, 16.6cm deep, 10.4cm high.

Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 9 for a similar label dated 1890-95 (both kings stamped).

Condition: Please contact me for a detailed condition report. Thank you.

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK. International buyers: Please get in touch for a competitive shipping quote.

Stock Reference No: 2069

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.4cm (4.09")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
16.6cm (6.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101065
Dealers Internal Reference
2069
Description
Both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON, crosses sympathetically replaced, some restorations, felts presumably replaced, in a mahogany box with a central division and green Jaques label: JAQUES & SON, London (interior green felt replaced) (no key).
fig 1. An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid.
fig 1. Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1890-95

King: 10.1cm (4 inches) high.

Pawn: 5.6cm high.

Box: 21.5 cm wide, 16.6cm deep, 10.4cm high.

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Reference: Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 9 for a similar label dated 1890-95 (both kings stamped).
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 2. An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid.
fig 2. Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1890-95

Condition: Please contact me for a detailed condition report. Thank you.

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK. International buyers: Please get in touch for a competitive shipping quote.

Stock Reference No: 2069

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the 19th Century.

Height
10.4cm (4.09")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
16.6cm (6.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101065
Dealers Internal Ref
2069
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, Circa 1890-95

Archive II An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid. View II
Archive III An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid. View III
Archive IV An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid. View IV
Archive V An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid. View V
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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
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An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid.
Jaques '4 Inch' Boxwood & Ebony Staunton Chess Set, circa 1890-95
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An open wooden box lined with green fabric holds carved boxwood and ebony chess pieces, displaying a manufacturer label on the inside lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGame Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBoxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Green Baize, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned shanks, Carved knight heads, Coronet finials, Manufacturer paper label
  • SizeH 10.4 cm (4 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 16.6 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 heavily weighted pieces with distinct, highly recognisable figurative profiles.

Traditional high-grade Staunton sets typically utilise natural boxwood for the white pieces and dense ebony for the black pieces, often featuring green baize pads on the underside.

Authentic period Jaques sets often feature signature king coronet markings, specific knight carvings with characteristic facial features, original makers labels inside the box, and precise turning proportions.

An antique chess set functions well as a sculptural focal point when displayed on a dedicated side table, desk, or open bookshelf within a study or living space.

Preservation requires storing pieces in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, periodically applying microcrystalline wax to protect the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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