A great post on chess sets respect. These sets make me drool a very high price for the working man but there are some great copys that are carved from india out there. I got one made of box wood and sheesham with eboniside black a truly lovley set at a reasonable price and i love it. Cheers chess lovers.
Reproduction and Real Jaques of London Chess Set
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Nov 12, 2019
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#3903
All I wanted to convey in my post was that you can buy a newly made chess set "styled" very close to the original Jaques chess set made back in 1849 and in itself will be/could be/might be an heirloom in a century to come. Not saying a person should get one made to try to "counterfeit" a set etc.
My such set is a Corky Staunton set made by Official Staunton. You see it even has a different name. And no one can tell me it is made with less quality than back n 1849, it is just not an antique.
And I still say the wood used back in 1849 was a different type of boxwood than used today in India.
The antique is worth lots more money, yes, whatever the market will stand since they are old and scarce. No one will argue that. Same as almost any antique. Collecting antiques is all good and cool. I myself collect old chess books within reason (meaning my pocketbook), I always hunt for bargains. The older chess books will probably be worth hardly anything in 30 years so I am careful since the younger crowd does not collect books anymore, but they do collect items like a chess set. Yes, I think a Jaques chess set of older age will hold its value and even appreciate providing you do not overpay.
My Corky Staunton is already designated to the next keeper when I pass with if course the solid mahogany box which is very beautiful in itself, no veneer on pressboard.
Nov 12, 2019
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#3904
TundraMike wrote:
All I wanted to convey in my post was that you can buy a newly made chess set "styled" very close to the original Jaques chess set made back in 1849 and in itself will be/could be/might be an heirloom in a century to come. Not saying a person should get one made to try to "counterfeit" a set etc.
My such set is a Corky Staunton set made by Official Staunton. You see it even has a different name. And no one can tell me it is made with less quality than back n 1849, it is just not an antique.
And I still say the wood used back in 1849 was a different type of boxwood than used today in India.
The antique is worth lots more money, yes, whatever the market will stand since they are old and scarce. No one will argue that. Same as almost any antique. Collecting antiques is all good and cool. I myself collect old chess books within reason (meaning my pocketbook), I always hunt for bargains. The older chess books will probably be worth hardly anything in 30 years so I am careful since the younger crowd does not collect books anymore, but they do collect items like a chess set. Yes, I think a Jaques chess set of older age will hold its value and even appreciate providing you do not overpay.
My Corky Staunton is already designated to the next keeper when I pass with if course the solid mahogany box which is very beautiful in itself, no veneer on pressboard.
Absolutely! I have admired this set as well. It is very well made and presented (although I find sets over 4" in height a bit too big. My preferred max board size is 2 1/4"). I don't think any comments identifying differences between the reproductions and the original 1849 sets should detract from the enjoyment of the very fine sets being made today.
Nov 13, 2019
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#3905
TundraMike wrote:
All I wanted to convey in my post was that you can buy a newly made chess set "styled" very close to the original Jaques chess set made back in 1849 and in itself will be/could be/might be an heirloom in a century to come. Not saying a person should get one made to try to "counterfeit" a set etc.
My such set is a Corky Staunton set made by Official Staunton. You see it even has a different name. And no one can tell me it is made with less quality than back n 1849, it is just not an antique.
And I still say the wood used back in 1849 was a different type of boxwood than used today in India.
The antique is worth lots more money, yes, whatever the market will stand since they are old and scarce. No one will argue that. Same as almost any antique. Collecting antiques is all good and cool. I myself collect old chess books within reason (meaning my pocketbook), I always hunt for bargains. The older chess books will probably be worth hardly anything in 30 years so I am careful since the younger crowd does not collect books anymore, but they do collect items like a chess set. Yes, I think a Jaques chess set of older age will hold its value and even appreciate providing you do not overpay.
My Corky Staunton is already designated to the next keeper when I pass with if course the solid mahogany box which is very beautiful in itself, no veneer on pressboard.
Hey Mike I wish you would quit calling your set a Corky Staunton set. The guy is named Corky Stanton. Sounds like Staunton but has nothing to do with Staunton. If you Google him, he is some business man who sells all kinds of crap not related to chess. I would call your set The Official Staunton set since that company sells it. You could call it the Corky Stanton set, but that gives the guy to much credit for someone else's design that he had copied and is simply reselling at a huge profit margin. But Corky Staunton???
Nov 13, 2019
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#3906
But it's a Staunton style set named after a guy called Corky - hence "Corky Staunton set" 
Nov 13, 2019
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#3907
£6-£7 k was spot on, if it had/ has a wood label you could have doubled that..
Nov 13, 2019
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#3908
jcousins1 wrote:
I think it will go for at least 6-7,000GBP
£6401 - jcousins1 knows what he's talking about!
I'll accept your praise...😉
Nov 14, 2019
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#3912
GM4-U wrote:
hope you like this 1849 set too from official staunton..
Love the natural white pieces. I enjoy having no antiquing at all on the pieces. Great looking set.
Nov 14, 2019
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#3913
TundraMike wrote:
Thank you
GM4-U wrote:
hope you like this 1849 set too from official staunton..
Love the natural white pieces. I enjoy having no antiquing at all on the pieces. Great looking set.
Nov 14, 2019
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#3914
It looks a lot like my Corky Staunton set. Will the new run be similar but have a different name? It is a gorgeous set, I get nothing but compliments on it. And most of all a pleasure to play with. Sets are made to enjoy and this one gives me much delight. 
Nov 14, 2019
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#3916
Okay, you win, from here on I will call it the 1849 Jaques-Cooke Style Staunton Chessmen as the certificate has on it.
OMG that set is so beautiful... I need to get a second job... LOL
Nov 15, 2019
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#3918
I'm getting tired of doling out all the compliments,but you folks are simply blowing me away with such good taste in your sets! Not that I'm complaining.
Nov 15, 2019
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#3919
I think I'm going to buy a Jaques reproduction soon. I'd like to not have to buy another board however. My board has 2.25" squares, and it seems the library size 3.5" king sets might be a bit small for this size board, and the club size 4.4" king might be a bit big for my board. Which size goes better on a 2.25 inch board? Anyone have example pictures on a 2.25" board?
Carl, I am not one to give fake compliments. I pride myself on telling the truth.
The sets you have designed and had made are of the best quality. I still look at that Piatigorsky set you redesigned and had made. The size is perfect for today’s playing standards. And that Leuchars set that I bought from you is my favorite Staunton reproduction to play with. I am a player and I don’t care about the 1849 design compared to any other. That Leuchars set is great and easily looks better than a lot of other reproductions.
Plus you, Carl, have kept the prices very competitive and low. The direct sellers certainly are not beating you in value.