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rajasthan-sphinx-or-purushamriga-circa-1850
Interesting Hindu mythological beast or purushamriga figure from the 19th century. Painted and lacquered ivory, as is typical of work found in Rajasthan. Very similar in style to the “East...
rajasthan-sphinx-or-purushamriga-circa-1850
Interesting Hindu mythological beast or purushamriga figure from the 19th century. Painted and lacquered ivory, as is typical of work found in Rajasthan. Very similar in style to the “East...
british-chess-company-board-circa-1895
The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 1891, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London....
british-chess-company-board-circa-1895
The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 1891, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London....
charming-rajasthan-toy-dog-circa-1850
Charming little dog. A ‘toy’ dating from the mid 19th century. Made from elephant ivory, it has been painted in red and black, and then lacquered- typical of Rajasthan work,...
charming-rajasthan-toy-dog-circa-1850
Charming little dog. A ‘toy’ dating from the mid 19th century. Made from elephant ivory, it has been painted in red and black, and then lacquered- typical of Rajasthan work,...
english-washington-pattern-chess-set-circa-1800
A handsome chess set in the classic English style, dating from the early years of the nineteenth century. The “Washington Pattern” takes its name from a similar set held in...
english-washington-pattern-chess-set-circa-1800
A handsome chess set in the classic English style, dating from the early years of the nineteenth century. The “Washington Pattern” takes its name from a similar set held in...
kholmogory-chess-vizier-18th-century
Attractive and collectable piece from an 18th century Russian chess set. In Russian sets, the queen is replaced by a prince or vizier. This chessman comes from the Kholmogory area,...
kholmogory-chess-vizier-18th-century
Attractive and collectable piece from an 18th century Russian chess set. In Russian sets, the queen is replaced by a prince or vizier. This chessman comes from the Kholmogory area,...
canton-export-bone-counters-shakers-and-dice
Nice set of Cantonese bone gaming counters. Perfect fit for a lacquered Cantonese backgammon board. Comes in the original box with matching shakers and dice.
canton-export-bone-counters-shakers-and-dice
Nice set of Cantonese bone gaming counters. Perfect fit for a lacquered Cantonese backgammon board. Comes in the original box with matching shakers and dice.