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CANTON, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A CHINESE-EXPORT IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SET
CANTON, MID-19TH CENTURY
Modelled as George III and Queen Charlotte versus a Chinese Emperor and Empress, mounted on carved lotus baluster pedestal bases, each piece with the monogram 'JLD' to the underside
The king -- 4¼ in. (10.8 cm.); the pawn -- 2¼ in. (5.6 cm.) high
CANTON, MID-19TH CENTURY
Modelled as George III and Queen Charlotte versus a Chinese Emperor and Empress, mounted on carved lotus baluster pedestal bases, each piece with the monogram 'JLD' to the underside
The king -- 4¼ in. (10.8 cm.); the pawn -- 2¼ in. (5.6 cm.) high
Special notice
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