A J Jaques and Son 'The Staunton Chessmen' pattern chess set, early 20th century,

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A J Jaques and Son 'The Staunton Chessmen' pattern chess set, early 20th century,

each weighted boxwood and ebonised playing pieces, one knight and a rook from each set marked, in a felt-lined mahogany box, with a sliding top, with a label

kings, 8cm high, pawns, 4cm high

33

Condition Report:

Both queens with chips to their crowns.

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A J Jaques and Son 'The Staunton Chessmen' pattern chess set, early 20th century,

Lot 0336

Estimate £200-£300

Jun 22, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT

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Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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