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An Indian Ivory Chess Set, Delhi, circa 1840

  • An Indian Ivory Chess Set, Delhi, circa 1840
  • An Indian Ivory Chess Set, Delhi, circa 1840
  • An Indian Ivory Chess Set, Delhi, circa 1840
  • An Indian Ivory Chess Set, Delhi, circa 1840

An Indian Export ivory chess set, Delhi, circa 1840

one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings with pierced tops and foliate spray finials, queens similar but of a smaller size, bishops as carved mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks as turrets with flags, pawns with tear-drop finials, all the chessmen with circular gadrooned bases, the king 10.8cm high, the pawn 5.5cm high, in a red leatherette presentation attache case, with red felt lining and two lift-out trays, 42cm wide.

Stock Ref: BCD 1113

Please note that the first photograph features this chess set displayed on a wooden board. The board is being sold separately and can be viewed at this link.

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