italian-olivewood-chess-set-1865

Darker Side (olivewood):

Chip to rook battlements, miniscule chip to knops of king, small chip to cap of queen. One pawn with slight lean and hairline crack across stem.

Lighter Side:

Miniscule chip to battlement of rook.

Box:

Original to the set. Pencil scribbles and Scacchi in childish hand in pencil to lid. 

Pamphlet:

Grubby. Some staining and wear, especially to corners.

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