Chess piece
John Jaques & Son Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150835.3
Summary
Chess piece. The chess piece is 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 ... Jaques London'. There is also 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.
Makers and roles
John Jaques & Son Ltd