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Antique Jaques in Statu Quo Travelling Chess Set, Circa 1890
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Antique Jaques in Statu Quo Travelling Chess Set, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Type III 'In Statu Quo' Travelling Chess Set by J. Jaques & Son, circa 1890

the hinged mahogany case incorporating a board with alternate squares in rosewood and sycamore, with the brass-pegged bone pieces stained red and left natural, with a bone-pegged locking mechanism and brass slide-lock to the side, with brass plaque inscribed: J. JAQUES & SON Makers London, and stamped" IN STATU QUO...PATENT CHESS BOARD to the other side.

32cm x 32cm x 4.1cm (when open), 32cm x 16cm x 8.3cm (when closed)

Stock Reference: AS 1845

Reference: Sir Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, Kaissa publications, 2010, page 55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA896764
Dealers Internal Reference
AS 1845
Description
A Type III 'In Statu Quo' Travelling Chess Set by J. Jaques & Son, circa 1890

the hinged mahogany case incorporating a board with alternate squares in rosewood and sycamore, with the brass-pegged bone pieces stained red and left natural, with a bone-pegged locking mechanism and brass slide-lock to the side, with brass plaque inscribed: J. JAQUES & SON Makers London, and stamped" IN STATU QUO...PATENT CHESS BOARD to the other side.

32cm x 32cm x 4.1cm (when open), 32cm x 16cm x 8.3cm (when closed)

Stock Reference: AS 1845

Reference: Sir Alan Fersht, Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, Kaissa publications, 2010, page 55.
Luke Honey Ltd
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA896764
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 1845
Luke Honey Ltd
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Antique Jaques In Statu Quo Travelling Chess Set, circa 1890
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