Lot 272
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory chess set, of red stained and natural colour, each of...
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Lot 272
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory chess set, of red stained and natural colour, each of...
Lot 272
Lot Description
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory chess set, of red stained and natural colour, each of three or four screw-thread sectional form and variation of design, the red king with sword and the white with staff, the red pawns armed with spears and the white with swords and shields, each piece raised upon concentric puzzle ball stem and flower head base, tallest piece 5.5" (14cm) high. (a/f).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Most pieces displaying damage or losses. White king is broken and detached at ankles, oval base does not re-screw to base. One Bishop with damage and small loss to screw threads of base and so does not stand. Knights missing spears/swords. Rooks each with losses and damage with one having crudely replace flag. Most pawns missing swords/spears and some with crude replacements.
Please note: this lot contains material such as ivory or tortoiseshell, which is subject to export restrictions. It is the buyers responsibility to obtain correct export certificates or licences before making shipping arrangements. For advice or assistance Fellows suggest contacting Alban Shipping.
Alban Shipping
01582 493 099
www.albanshipping.co.uk
info@albanshipping.co.uk
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