'The International' Croquet Set by Jaques. London
Mahogany stand with four wooden balls, four ash mallets, five hoops and two markers.
Registered patent no. 495828.
English Circa 1860
Jaques, established in 1795 by Thomas Jaques, manufacturer of ivory, hardwoods, bone and tumbridgeware in London.
In 1851 they introduced Croquet to the world. An achievement that would win Jaques two gold medals at The Great Exhibition the same year.
In 1900 they invented Ping Pong.
Eight generations later they are still a family owned and operated business making quality games and toys.