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Jaques Chess Jaques of London has been instrumental in the development and success of modern chess. Chess pieces before the mid 19th century were of two kinds - excessively elaborate and costly hand-carved reproductions of the Kings court, or rudely
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Jaques Chess Jaques of London has been instrumental in the development & success of modern chess. Chess pieces before the mid 19th century were of two kinds
- excessively elaborate & costly h&-carved reproductions of the Kings court, or rudely turned & daubed pieces in which rank was dictated by height alone. In the 1840s, this all changed. Nathaniel Cooke, proprietor of the Illustrated London News, brought John Jaques a new & elegant design for chessmen. Between the two of them, this initial design was polished to produce a set using symbols (for the king, a crown, for the bishop, a mitre) which could be easily recognised & reproduced. This radical design received rave reviews in the press, particulary for the exquisite design of the Knight, based on sculptures from the famous Elgin Marbles. Mr Howard Staunton, the first British chess World Champion, was so taken with the design that he agreed to have his name & signature adorn every box of pieces. The Staunton chess set, as it became known, is now the de facto standard for play at all levels. Few companies can say they influenced the development of a game the way Jaques of London has shaped the world's favourite board game, chess. As world renowned purveyor of some of the finest handmade chess sets availible, Jaques is proud to present this beautiful limited edition set for your playing pleasure. Handmade from boxwood & jet black Ebony, featuring the original Staunton design, the pieces are presented in a stunning mahogany casket featuring cushions handmade from English leather & a lock, this set really is the perfect choice for serious players & those with an eye for the finer things in life. This heirloom-quality set features the attention to detail that Jaques’ master craftsmen are known for throughout the world & the casket is signed by the company directors, who are the direct descendents of the creator of the Staunton Chess Set, John Jaques II.

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Leather - Durable and flexible made from the tanning of an animals raw hide
Marbles - Small glass spheres used for playing games
Black - A colour which does not emit any colour of the spectrum. Black absorbs all frequencies of the spectrum.
Eye - An organ which detects light
Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm
Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
King - The figure head of a monarch
polished - A process that makes and object or surface shiny. A refined and flawless finish.
Quality - An object that has quality is superior in function and finish than a less quality object.
Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.
Leather - Made from animal hides, is a flexible and durable material
Limited Edition - Something that has a small amount of repeats available.
Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.
Craftsmen - A person who is skilled in a particular area of good making.
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