Jaques Club-Sized Ivory Set from the mid 1850's with large Carton Pierre Casket and Leuchars Board

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The first set of photos recreate several key positions from the Anderssen-Staunton games in the 1851 London Chess Tournament. I have included some of Staunton's comments, as well as other interesting commentary, with the photos.

   
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Preparing For Battle
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Preparing For Battle
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Initial Position
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Initial Position
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 1, after White's 17th move
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 1, after White's 17th move
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 1, after Black's 23rd move
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 1 Final Position
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 3 after White's 25th move
Anderssen - Staunton 1851: Game 3 after White's 25th move - Diagram
Jaques Club-Sized Ivory Set from the early 1850's with its large Carton Pierre Casket and Leuchars Board
Jaques 50th Set - Knights
Jaques 50th Set - Carton Pierre Casket
Jaques 50th Set - Leuchars Board
 
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