Jaques Of London
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box Kings, ca 1950
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 in
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux
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Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
Jacques Staunton Chess Set
By Jaques of London
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Jaques of London. Original Staunton limited edition chess set, no. 035184 (kings 9cm), in original
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20th Century English Other Games
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Wood, Boxwood
Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and "weighted" with metal inserts. The maker could be Jaques of London.
Lead Weighted Club sets
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood
H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Tantalus by Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
(UK Patent 58948). Betjemann & Sons had workshops at 34–42 Pentonville Road, London from the 1830s
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Antique Croquet Rules Book, Croquet by Jacques
By John Jaques
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
And Engravings. By John Jaques, New Edition, Thoroughly Revised. London: Jaques And Son, 102, Hatton
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19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890
By John Jaques & Son Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
opening this litle beauty on holiday with a few Negronis just might!
Signed Jaques & son of London
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
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Leather
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Staunton Style Chess Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
were first made available by Jaques to the general public on 29th September 1849 and quickly became the
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Vintage Staunton Design Chess Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
available by Jaques to the general public on 29th September 1849 and quickly became the standard style. The
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Wood
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