Reproduction and Real Jaques of London Chess Set
Sort:
Powderdigit
Jan 25, 2024
0
#5001
While it’s above my price point, that seems remarkable value. Well done. 👍Interestingly, and big caveat - I do not play tournaments or at clubs - mostly just the pub, with friends… I am loving smaller sets and could I afford it … 3.5” would be perfect. To all those that are lucky enough to get these… enjoy - as your families will forever and a day.
Jan 25, 2024
0
#5002
GMM4U wrote:
Update - the Jaques Knights are finally completed - delighted with them
They look pretty good Carl
almost ready, just the finishing touches - stamping and packaging, here's a few of the completed sets hope you like them as much as we do 
Absolutely beautiful! I hope they are available for a long time. I can’t imagine how high the requests will be!
Incredible craftmanship!
Jan 30, 2024
0
#5006
It sure has the WOW FACTOR. How much extra would I add to ship to the US?
Jan 30, 2024
0
#5008
The conversion rate for all those in the US and Canada as of yesterday is 1 GBP = 1.26755 USD and 1.700473 CAD
This is a set you pass down to a family member who cares about chess sets. Like I always said chess sets that are being made today and whose standards are above and beyond will be tomorrow's collectible sets.
Jan 31, 2024
0
#5009
Very Nice Looking Set!! Trivia Question: The BLACK pieces are EBONY (I assume) and the the White pieces are BOXWOOD, what are the BROWN pieces made of?
Observation 1: The BROWN piece which is (I assume) a KING, is missing the Cross Finial.
azbobcat wrote:
Very Nice Looking Set!! Trivia Question: The BLACK pieces are EBONY (I assume) and the the White pieces are BOXWOOD, what are the BROWN pieces made of?
Observation 1: The BROWN piece which is (I assume) a KING, is missing the Cross Finial.
The “ brown pieces” are the original 1849/50 jaques set
Just a heads up, if anyone would like to pre order ?
1850 London Boxwood and Ebony 3.5 Inch Replica Chessmen – Official Staunton
The set looks magnificent, preordered.
Amazing copy of the original, the only way to better this set is to keep it for 170 years.
Feb 1, 2024
0
#5014
If I were not retired and watching a fixed income, along with the non stop gifts (happily given) for 5 little grandkids, a bathroom to refinish and owning a total of 25 sets incl. 4 boards already, I'd have been first in line.....The wife keeps a running count of how many sets I now own.....Ha!
Feb 2, 2024
0
#5015
If I were to visit the UK, where might I pick one up (so as to stuff it in my travel bag while heading home)?
Impractical wrote:
If I were to visit the UK, where might I pick one up (so as to stuff it in my travel bag while heading home)? Probably at our associates in London
Feb 22, 2024
0
#5017
sahil-chauhan wrote:
Your analysis raise the discussion surrounding these chess sets.
@sahil-chauhan Are you associated with ChessBazaar? It would be nice if you identified yourself prior to posting what appears to be an ad with links back to CB's website. 100% of your posts are promoting different CB products.
We took delivery of the reproduction J Jaques 1850 Chessmen today, here are a few images for those who may be interested. Thanks - https://www.officialstaunton.com/collections/chess-pieces/products/cooke-3-5-inch-ebony-chess-pieces
@GMM4U
That is really nice!
Even the box is beautiful!