Chess piece
John Jaques & Son Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
190 mm (H); 214 mm (Length); 160 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150835.2
Summary
Chess set. A chess piece: part of a boxed ivory chess set comprising 16 red and 16 white pieces. A label on the base of the box 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
Base: JACQUES / LONDON
Makers and roles
John Jaques & Son Ltd