House of Staunton chess set in red baize lined box, King: 10 cm.…
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House of Staunton chess set in red baize lined box, King: 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

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  • Baize - Baize is a type of fabric that is made from wool or a wool blend. It is a dense, closely-woven fabric that is smooth to the touch and has a matte finish. Baize is often used for covering surfaces, such as table tops or the playing surface of card, pool and billiard tables, and for lining drawers and boxes, because it is durable and resistant to wear. This fabric is often associated with gambling and is often used on casino gaming tables and other gaming equipment.
  • Staunton Chess Set - How should the king, queen, rooks and other pieces be depicted? Why is the king always the tallest piece and have a cross on his head. And why is the knight depicted as a horse head?

    Until the adaption of a standard design, the designs of the pieces in every set varied. The Staunton chess set set a standard design for each piece used in the game of chess, and was the style adopted for use in chess competitions.

    The Staunton designs were developed in 1849 and sold by sports and games manufacturers Jaques & Son of London, and were either designed by the proprietor of the firm, John Jaques or his his brother in law, Nathaniel Cook.

    The design was named after Howard Staunton, an English chess player who was regarded as the leading player in the 1840s to 1850s.

    The style has been popular for more than 160 years, and is still the standard today in tournament chess games and competitions.

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