AN IVORY STAUNTON PATTERN CLUB SIZE CHESS SET
Lot 62

AN IVORY STAUNTON PATTERN CLUB SIZE CHESS SET

ATTRIBUTABLE TO RICHARD WHITTY, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Closed2 June 2015

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GBP 8,125

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AN IVORY STAUNTON PATTERN CLUB SIZE CHESS SET
ATTRIBUTABLE TO RICHARD WHITTY, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY
With a mahogany presentation box inset with a brass shield and inscribed to the inside of the lid 'Jaques London'

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
The king -- 4 5/8 in. (11.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 2 ¼ in. (6 cm.) high

Specialist note

The actual pieces of this handsome chess set, complete with fitted mahogany box, are unmarked, which is a rarity for Jaques. Although, there are a few exceptions, probably when the sets where left blank deliberately so the retailers could apply their own trade mark, such as Leuchars or Pearce. However, in this instance the box is marked ‘Jaques London’.