A Chinese ivory figural chess set, late 19th century

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A Chinese ivory figural chess set, late 19th century
red stained and natural, the white king and queen featured as King George III and Queen Charlotte versus the oriental court, bishops as counsellors, knights equestrian, rooks as elephants with howdahs, pawns as foot soldiers, king -- 4¼in. (10.4cm) high, pawn -- 2in. (5cm) high, boxed; and another Chinese ivory figural set and board (2)

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