Jaques “In Statu Quo” Chess Set, 19th century jaques trolley box in an associated 1930's presentation

in an associated 1930's presentation casket

17th/18th century

Stock Reference: JA 1660

one side stained dark brown

the chessmen with elaborately carved decoration

Jaques “In Statu Quo” Chess Set, 19th century jaques trolley box in an associated 1930's presentationA Jaques In Statu Quo Travelling Chess Set, late 19th century the pegged bone and brass mounted chessmen stained red and left natural, with a locking mechanism, the board stamped: IN STATU QUO PATENT CHESS BOARD and with a brass plaque inscribed: J. JAQUES & SON, Makers, LONDON in the original black leather case with brass lock (and key) and To Play slide Width: 23cm wide (when open) Stock Reference: PF 1669