Furniture & Works of Art - 12th May 2009

Lot 237

A Chinese Export carved ivory figural chess set

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

A Chinese Export carved ivory figural chess set, the white king modelled as George III, the red as a Chinese Emperor, on knopped foliate carved stems, first half 19th century, king: 3.75in (9.5cm) h, pawn: 2.25in (5.6cm) h, in a rosewood box. Losses and damages, white queen and one knight lacking.