A weighted boxwood and ebony Staunton chess set by Jaques, circa 1865
the white king stamped JAQUES LONDON in black around the rim of the base, the king 3½ inches (9cm) high, the pawn 1¾ inches (4.5cm) high, sold with a papier-mâché Gothic Cartonpierre Box by Jaques, circa 1852, with a yellow label to the underside, Entered No: 2836, 21cm wide.
