A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set, possibly by ...

Estimate

£200 - £300

A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set, possibly by Jaques & Son Ltd, London, early 20th century; a knight and a rook of each side with red crown mark, the pieces with no other markings and unweighted; the kings 7cm high, the pawns 3.5cm; in a stained wood box with sliding cover, with printed paper label, 7cm high, 15.5cm wide; a rosewood and boxwood folding games board, early 20th century, with chequered exterior and parquetry interior for backgammon, 10cm high, 46cm wide, closed; and a black papier mache box containing turned wood draughtmen