Lot Essay
Similar sets attributed to Charles Hastilow are illustrated in British Chess Sets, Michael Mark, V&A catalogue, 1986, exhibit 17.
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IN THE STYLE OF CHARLES HASTILOW, CIRCA 1840
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AN ENGLISH CARVED AND TURNED IVORY CHESS SET
IN THE STYLE OF CHARLES HASTILOW, CIRCA 1840
The one side stained red, the other natural, the kings with Maltese crosses and the queen with fleur-de-lis finials, some restoration
The king -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
IN THE STYLE OF CHARLES HASTILOW, CIRCA 1840
The one side stained red, the other natural, the kings with Maltese crosses and the queen with fleur-de-lis finials, some restoration
The king -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
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