13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Jacques of London Staunton Chess Set, both kings marked, in original box with label, together with a chess board with compartment holding draughts
Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £600
The chess set is complete. One king with crown finial re glued. One black bishop heavily chipped around the base. One black pawn with loss to collar. No other notable damage to pieces. Both sides with general wear. Box tired with mitres opening. King 8cm.
Board with some movement and liftin to the partquetry, all sections attached. Some cracking to the veneers at the sides. Drawer running smoothly, but with loss to the drawer pull.
Draughts pieces complete with 12 counters per side, 2 additional black and 3 white, one white with heavy loss.
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Auction: Country House, 13th May, 2023
Over 700 lots to include an appealing mix of traditional antiques, pictures, good furnishing pieces, and a collection of books and maps.
Part I (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 1-167: Glass, Ceramics, Oriental and Works of Art
Lots 168-215: Books & Maps
Lots: 216-332: Pictures
Part II (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 500-592: Works of Art, Garden Furniture & Statuary
Lots 593-600: Clocks & Barometers
Lots 601-657: Carpets & Rugs
Lots 658-904: Furniture
Viewing
Tuesday 9 May - Friday 12 May 10am-4pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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