Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set Reviews

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About Jaques of London:
In 1795 Thomas Jaques took on his 15-year-old son, John as an apprentice. Together they established ‘Thomas Jaques: Manufacturer of Ivory, Hardwoods, Bone and Tunbridge Ware’ in Hatton Garden. We have remained a family run business ever since, with the same unwavering passion for quality games and toys.

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Elizabeth Moore

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“This chess set is really nicely wrapped but I would hate to give it to someone as a gift.Four pieces had problems to stand straight two of them had small protrusions at center of the bases, in two others the fabric on the bases was wrinkled. I fixed this in 5 minutes, but it shows the lack of QA andor attitude to the product. The fabric inside the board was glued not very careful as well.At the end I decided to keep it, colors and the touch of the wooden board are very appealing.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“This is a beautiful quality item. Decent size for actually playing. The pieces all have their own secure spots when it is packed so if your travelling with it or just putting it away the pieces arent rattling around and going to get chipped or damaged which is a great idea. I absolutely love the wrapping... technically unnecessary, but really made the item feel special, particularly the little card signed by the wrapper. Lovely touch! I bought this for myself, but it would make a lovely gift, its just so well presented.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Its a good value, handmade chess set. There are few little scratches and few finishing of bits that have stopped me giving it 5 stars. Perhaps QC needs a little more care. But then again it didnt cost 100!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Buy for me and my 6 year old son. I really like the style. So I chose a foldable one in the lower range but well 2 times more than anotherSo I am a little torn apart, the sun pieces are not stable certain 78 inches all alone with a petite souffleSo the price is not good quality.. DamageBut in the end it is a toy”

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Posted 6 years ago

Danielle Frame

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“Excellent value for money, even excluding sales. Solid wood top and parts, superb finishes and very refined packaging. I highly recommend ! For the seller just be careful about the translation in French Folding Chess and Checkers instead of Folding Chess and Drafts.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Laura Bessant

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“I bought this game, the packaging is nice, it tells a story. As in the previous comment, there is a space between the 2 sides of the chopper with a larger game.The big problem with 8 points is that the base is not the plate that I had to remove myself.The width of the chopper is 37.5cm the height of the king is 7.5cm. the birds are loose.”

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Posted 6 years ago

James Di Mambro

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“Hinges gave way after some use but a little repaired work sorted that. Overall well crafted board.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Well packaged and presented. Reasonably well made for the price range with a very nice board. Chess pieces could have been a little better finished but again, quite typical within this price range.I do wish the board had rank and file notation to assist with teaching but overall impression is good.”

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Posted 6 years ago