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Carved Ivory chess set

By Slinkywizard, 28 June, 2013
Description

Antique (I think) chess set of Asian origin. Was an inheritance and I'm trying to figure out whether the fact that I literally cannot find anything exactly like it anywhere is a sign of rarity or obscurity. I want to sell it, but I would like to have some idea of its true value before I embark on getting it sold.

 

Thanks

Category
Antique Toys
Medium
Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Unusual tower rooks with carved holes all the way through. You can see daylight through them.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
Tallest piece (rook) is 8cm high exactly.
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
N/a
History
Inherited from grandparents who were avid art buyers and very well off.
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
Yes
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Kniegos

10 years 10 months ago

Re: Carved Ivory chess set

I sold the exact same set and the pieces fit into fitted slots inside the chess board.  My set was missing a piece but a very skilled craftsman hand carved a matching piece (out of bone I think so the color was slightly off) long before I got it.  I sold my set in an antique mall for $500 but it sat for about 6 months before it sold.  This was probably 5 years ago.  However, now it is illegal to sell ivory so it may be more difficult to find a buyer.

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