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    Sale 5758

    Carpets, European Furniture and Decorative Objects

    London, South Kensington

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    12 April 2005

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    • A part set of Burmese carved i
    Lot 111

    A part set of Burmese carved ivory chess pieces

    CIRCA 1850

    Price realised

    GBP 780

    Estimate

    GBP 300 - GBP 500

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    A part set of Burmese carved ivory chess pieces
    Circa 1850
    Lacking one red stained pawn
    The King -- 4 7/8in. (12.4cm.) high; the pawn -- 3 1/8in. (8cm.) (31)

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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.
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