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Luke Honey | Decorative Antiques, Chess, Backgammon & Games

miniature-indian-export-chess-set-table-19th-century

August 08, 2016

Classic ‘novelty’ chess set from Vizagapatam, East India. These were made during the early to mid nineteenth century for export to Great Britain, presumably as up-market gifts for the luxury market. A good example of the type: the chess set is in excellent condition and complete.