Lot 5686 - ibid150 Sculpture & Works of Art - online only - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 02.30 PM
A STAUNTON CHESS SET WITH AN ASSORTED CHESSBOARD
Probably England, early 20th century.
32 figures in burlwood and walnut, turned and carved. In a rectangular, black leather-covered casket, lined with cream-colored silk and green fabric on the inside. Assorted chessboard in red and cognac-colored leather, as well as gold embossing, the outside made to look like marble. Chessboard stamped on the outside: Jaques London.
H dark king 11 cm, H white king 10.5 cm, H pawn 5.5 cm. Chessboard: 55.5 × 56 cm.
Conditionreport:
- felt coasters partially coming loose<br>- casket with signs of use and parts coming loose<br>- hinge of casket partially bent and oxidized<br>- chessboard with signs of use, stains and scratches, leather partially with heavy losses CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Sold for CHF 313 (including buyer's premium)