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CHESS SET (IVORY)

By ccroon, 2 June, 2010
Description

32 peice set of hand carved ivory chessmen,the carvings are very detailed. The king,queen and bishops are also painted with very fine designs thru out. On what appears to be a money bag, that all four bishops are holding in their right hand, except for one of them, he is holding it in his left hand, are the initails GP. The chess board is made of wood, which unfolds to where the chess peices are stored in a bed of satin material, one side is white and the other is blue. The dark peices appear to have been stained for color. The chess board measures open at 18"X 18" and 1 7/8" high.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
IVORY
Distinguishing marks
HANDCARVED W/the letters GP on all four bishops
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
KING 4.4"
Date Period
NOT KNOWN
Weight
KING 95.2 grams
History
purchased a storage unit at auction, chess set was part of this
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
NOT KNOWN
For Sale?
No
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jamesyxu

10 years 9 months ago

Re: CHESS SET (IVORY)

If the set is still available what would be the asking price?

Thanks!

James

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