Sale 5523
London, South Kensington
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27 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 4,182
Estimate
A German carved ivory figural chess set Erbach, late 19th century The figures modelled as gnomes and elves, one side stained red, the opposing natural The king -- 2 3/8in. (6cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
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