Jaques Ivory Chess Set and Sarcophagus Box wargame A Rare “Hastilow” Ivory Chess

A Rare “Hastilow” Ivory Chess Set

raised on an octagonal base

the Earl of Snowdon

'Fine Chess Sets & Games including property from the Ernst Boehlen Collection'

circa 1900

Jaques Ivory Chess Set and Sarcophagus Box wargame A Rare “Hastilow” Ivory ChessAn ivory "tournament size" Staunton chess set by Jaques, circa 1900, one side stained red, the other side left natural, the king approx. 3 inches (8. 4cm) high, the pawn approx. 1 inch (4. 3cm) high, in a red leather Jaques Sarcophagus shaped casket, circa 1900 1910, the front with Howard Staunton's facsimile signature in gilt, "The Staunton Chessmen" in gilt to the top lid, gilt stamped Gothic handles to the sides, the green label with a rope twist