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Antique Reproduction Chessmen Official Staunton Chess Company UK to release exact replicas of the Leuchars, Harwitz, Cooke, and Anderssen chessmen this November Recreating these iconic chess ...

Jaques Staunton ivory chess set estimated at €8,000-€10,000 . Michael Parsons. Sat Nov 14 2015 - 03:00. Fans of chess are likely to be among the bidders in Adam’s saleroom in St Stephen’s ...

A huge collection of chess sets accumulated by the renowned ... brought a total $2040. A Jaques of London boxwood and ebony set, the king 13cm ... An antique example from Bokhara 2.2m long ...

It wasn't until the release of the Staunton chess set design in 1849 by sports and games maker Jaques of London that chess became known ... The ban on ivory trading does not affect antique sets, ...

For Example: 15 - 20 years ago a good 19thC ivory chess set made by the famous Jaques company, with original box, used to sell at auction for £15,000 - £16,000, while similar wooden sets by ...

Recreating these iconic chess designs is a tribute to the craftsmanship of the past, offering enthusiasts an opportunity to own a piece of chess history.” - Carmelo Miceli LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM ...