BY JOHN CALVERT, CIRCA 1820

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A GEORGE IV TURNED IVORY PLAYING CHESS SET
BY JOHN CALVERT, CIRCA 1820
One side stained red, the opposing natural, the kings with cross finials and the queens with fleur-de-lys, the white kings stamped to the underside 'CALVERT MAKER 189 FLEET ST. LONDON'
The kings -- 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.) high

Provenance

Bloomsbury Auctions, London, September 2007.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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