Rare Antique Large Jaques of London Staunton Chessmen Chess Set Over 9cm Tall.
Rare Antique Large Jaques of London Staunton Chessmen Chess Set. 3.75 inches / 9.6cm tall king piece. This wonderful set is made of boxwood and ebony with the jaques crown to 2 knights and 2 castles. Jaques London to the base of the white king. Single white pawn is damaged. The box has original label to the interior. Hinges have broke off. Key still locks. The board has Veneer lifting off in some places and there are scratches to it. Believed to be made in the 20th century.
Board Measures: Height 1.5cm, Width 57cm, Depth 57cm. King chess piece Measures: Height 9.6cm, Diameter 4.2cm.