Description
I have a "Genuine African Elephane Tusk Ivory" chess set, that was imported from the "Hang On" Ivory factory in Hong Kong in the mid 1960's. They are hand carved figures with a multi-ball base. The King is 8 inches tall and the ball is 9 layers. The pawn is 4 inches tall and the ball is 5 layers. The other pieces range in size between the king and the pawn. The chess board also serves as a storage place for the chess pieces, it is lined in velvet and when opened and set up the board is 2 ft x 2ft x 3 in. The set consists of white ivory pieces and stained brown ivory pieces.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
African Elephant Tusk Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Made at the Hang On Ivory Factory in Hong Kong, Stock Number 40/154
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
32 chess pieces ranging in size from 8 in to 4in hand carved with a chess board that is 2ft by 2ft by 3 in
Date Period
Mid 1960's
History
My father was stationed in Japan in the mid 60's and picked this up on a r&r trip to Hong Kong
For Sale?
Yes
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