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Three Indian ivory chess pieces, early 19th century
comprising: two rook pieces from a Delhi set, carved with figures supporting the Union Jack, surmounting imbricated turrets; and a Vizigapatnam queen piece, with tall slender spike finial, rooks -- 6in. (15.2cm) high, queen -- 7½in. (19cm) high
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comprising: two rook pieces from a Delhi set, carved with figures supporting the Union Jack, surmounting imbricated turrets; and a Vizigapatnam queen piece, with tall slender spike finial, rooks -- 6in. (15.2cm) high, queen -- 7½in. (19cm) high
See back cover illustration (3)