Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2008

Lot 136

An English turned ivory chess set

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

An English turned ivory chess set, natural and stained to simulate tortoiseshell, 19th century, the King 3.5in (9cm) h, the pawn 1.75in (4.5cm) h. (32) Minor chips, one stained Rook missing finial, white King missing finial, one white pawn replaced in bone, one stained pawn replaced in wood.