A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED AND TURNED BONE CHESS SET
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A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED AND TURNED BONE CHESS SET

PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY

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A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED AND TURNED BONE CHESS SET
PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Of abstract form, the kings and queens of turned column form, the knights with petal heads, the pawns with baluster knopped finials, replaced stained king
The king -- 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high; the pawn -- 2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high
Together with a birch and walnut folding box board, one side with chequered squares, indistinct ink inscription to the inside edge -- 8¼ in. (21 cm.) wide
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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 will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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