A Macau ivory chess set carved as European heads each wearing headdresses on waisted stems carved with flowerheads -- the kings 5¼in.high; an Indian ivory and tortoiseshell chess and backgammon set carved in tiers with foliage and scrolls -- the kings 4in.high, contained in a rectangular sandalwood box with sliding top and pierced ivory mounts -- 13½in.wide, and with a sandalwood and ivory games board en suite. (50)

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A Macau ivory chess set carved as European heads each wearing headdresses on waisted stems carved with flowerheads -- the kings 5¼in.high; an Indian ivory and tortoiseshell chess and backgammon set carved in tiers with foliage and scrolls -- the kings 4in.high, contained in a rectangular sandalwood box with sliding top and pierced ivory mounts -- 13½in.wide, and with a sandalwood and ivory games board en suite. (50)
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