21st Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 20
 

20

A Chinese Export Stained and Natural Ivory Chess Set, 19th century, of Burmese pattern, kings...

A Chinese Export Stained and Natural Ivory Chess Set, 19th century, of Burmese pattern, kings 14cm high; and A Similar Set of Draughts, together with two shakers and a pair of dice (2)

Sold for £950
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

The chess set is complete, one white castle missing it's flag, some typical minor splitting flakes and surface wear, minor loss to red staining. Draughts set complete - some typical minor splitting, flakes and surface wear, minor loss to red staining.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 21st Jul, 2018

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