Reproduction and Real Jaques of London Chess Set


Totally agree with Powderdigit.....Very classic and amazing looking pieces.
thanks guys, as I said, this is the first time a replica of a 1849 has been made .
Hmm? The 1849 Staunton/Antique Limited Edition you sold to me on Christmas eve about 6 years ago was pretty nice.Remember giving it to me for almost half price,due to my timing?
I don't forget nice people.

Hmm? The 1849 Staunton/Antique Limited Edition you sold to me on Christmas eve about 6 years ago was pretty nice.Remember giving it to me for almost half price,due to my timing?
I don't forget nice people.
i recall !
however this 1849 is a replica of my own which I sent over to my hub. As far as I know , and I’m also well advised, no other company has ever produced a replica of an original 1849 from physical samples - this is evidenced in what has been produced so far by us and other companies, I firmly believe this to be the finest ever Jaques replica and I’m really proud I’ve finally achieved that
I have no doubt that set will be amazing! Based on how flawless and incredible the Limited ED.1849 Antique set turned out,it should sell out fast and become a new standard for reproductions!
Your products are top tier as far as I'm concerned and your asking price of this new one is quite fair.....I wish you the best.

Beautiful indeed. Good quality 1849 reproduction. What is the King height for this sir?
thanks .. its 3.5"

Beautiful indeed. Good quality 1849 reproduction. What is the King height for this sir?
thanks .. its 3.5"
Wow, thanks.
I'm currently looking at some of the 3.5" - 3.692" KH chess sets available on the market to match my new board. I already have the 3.75" 1849 Jaques Cook Staunton from RCM for my bigger board and I like it a lot (the design and history behind it).
I would be interested to see your 3.5" reproduction Sir. Please share some photos when you have any available. Thanks again.
I've also been thinking about how amazing this set should be,after seeing the quality/fit/finish of my O.S. 1849 Staunton Antique Limited Edition pieces...To die for quality,which would indicate how amazing this new offering from Carl has to be....One question....Do these new to market pieces have the typical Jaques markings on the underside of the felts? Just curious.

I've also been thinking about how amazing this set should be,after seeing the quality/fit/finish of my O.S. 1849 Staunton Antique Limited Edition pieces...To die for quality,which would indicate how amazing this new offering from Carl has to be....One question....Do these new to market pieces have the typical Jaques markings on the underside of the felts? Just curious.
yes, the bases will also have the lozenge
Discussing this design with a few collectors and 1850 seems to be the correct year although there is no way of actually knowing that 100% but clearly it’s a very early Cooke design.
do we stamp the kings rim with -
1850 Staunton
1850 London ? any ideas ? 😉

I've also been thinking about how amazing this set should be,after seeing the quality/fit/finish of my O.S. 1849 Staunton Antique Limited Edition pieces...To die for quality,which would indicate how amazing this new offering from Carl has to be....One question....Do these new to market pieces have the typical Jaques markings on the underside of the felts? Just curious.
yes, the bases will also have the lozenge
Discussing this design with a few collectors and 1850 seems to be the correct year although there is no way of actually knowing that 100% but clearly it’s a very early Cooke design.
do we stamp the kings rim with -
1850 Staunton
1850 London ? any ideas ? 😉
I am happy that you have taken this into account GMM4U by not marking it Jaques of London , As this can get pass of as a original down the years with a very high asking price !

I've also been thinking about how amazing this set should be,after seeing the quality/fit/finish of my O.S. 1849 Staunton Antique Limited Edition pieces...To die for quality,which would indicate how amazing this new offering from Carl has to be....One question....Do these new to market pieces have the typical Jaques markings on the underside of the felts? Just curious.
yes, the bases will also have the lozenge
Discussing this design with a few collectors and 1850 seems to be the correct year although there is no way of actually knowing that 100% but clearly it’s a very early Cooke design.
do we stamp the kings rim with -
1850 Staunton
1850 London ? any ideas ? 😉
I am happy that you have taken this into account GMM4U by not marking it Jaques of London , As this can get pass of as a original down the years with a very high asking price !
The only way we would ever do that is with an agreement with Jaques, so we are probably going to go with - 1850 London as the footrim stamp
My bad,for not knowing the minutiae of this kind of thing.Apologies.
In any event,this new offering will be a fantastic addition to anyone's home.Hmm? I promised the wife I was already OK and pretty much done with having 22 full size sets. I'd love to add another,but I like her cooking too much to rock the boat.
Lucky the folks who obtain this new gem.