P331: Rare Antique Jaques Club Size St. George Chess Set in Boxwood and Rosewood

Fine English unweighted club set from the 1840s. King 12cms tall. Wonderful quality and patina, clearly a no expense spared set when created.
In large original slide lid mahogany box.

Reference: Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets by Sir Alan Fersht

The St. George chess club was an important club in London during the 1840s, Howard Staunton was a member.