A CHINESE IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SET
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A CHINESE IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SET

19TH CENTURY

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A CHINESE IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SET
19TH CENTURY
Stained green and natural, the kings, queens and bishops as standing figures, the knights on horseback, the rooks as caparisoned elephants, the pawns as foot soldiers
The kings -- 4in. (10.2cm.) high, the pawns -- 2½in. (6.3cm.) high
AND AN ASSOCIATED MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND LACQUER GAMES BOARD -- 15in. (38cm.) square.
Provenance
The Ogilvy Fairlie family since the early nineteenth century.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges
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