CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER-CASED CHESS SET Third Quarter of the 19th Century Board height when folded
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CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER-CASED CHESS SET
Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Folding case, mostly black and gilt lacquer, with a chess board on exterior and a backgammon board on interior. Complete with highly detailed carved ivory game pieces, each figure on a puzzle ball (a sphere containing a free-floating sphere) raised on a turned foot.
Board height when folded height 4". Length 22.25". Width 11". White king is tallest at 7.5” tall. Pawns are 3.5” tall.
Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Folding case, mostly black and gilt lacquer, with a chess board on exterior and a backgammon board on interior. Complete with highly detailed carved ivory game pieces, each figure on a puzzle ball (a sphere containing a free-floating sphere) raised on a turned foot.
Board height when folded height 4". Length 22.25". Width 11". White king is tallest at 7.5” tall. Pawns are 3.5” tall.
Condition
Minor damage to pieces. Board with very minor damage, mostly in curved areas at edge borders. No backgammon pieces or shakers present in this lot.
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CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER-CASED CHESS SET Third Quarter of the 19th Century Board height when folded
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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