Chess set box
John Jaques & Son Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory and wood
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150835
Summary
Chess set. A chess set comprising a carved rectangular wooden box containing an ivory chess set of 16 red and 16 white pieces. A label on the base reads The Staunton Chess -Men ... Jacques London with a handwritten inscription reading S.Yorke, A birthday present from Victoria, April 6th 1857.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'The Staunton Chess-Men...Jacques London' (label attached to base)
Makers and roles
John Jaques & Son Ltd