Jaques Club-Sized Ivory Set from 1849/1850

 
     
     
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A Jaques club-size (4.4" Kings) ivory set from late 1849 or early 1850, as indicated by the Cooke/Morphy style Knights as well as the British registration lozenges, still on the bottom of several pieces. The set is accompanied by its original large-size Carton Pierre casket.

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