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Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
$3,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1862-1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Two chips to collars of two black pawns, one chip to collar of one white pawn and chip to collar of black queen.
- Seller Location:Flower Mound, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9641240101062
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