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A carved ivory Old English pattern playing chess set, second quarter 19th century
One side stained red, the royals with pierced upper bodies, the kings surmounted with Maltese crosses, the queens with fleurs-de-lys, king -- 3 7/8in. (9.9cm.), pawn -- 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high
One side stained red, the royals with pierced upper bodies, the kings surmounted with Maltese crosses, the queens with fleurs-de-lys, king -- 3 7/8in. (9.9cm.), pawn -- 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high
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