"Lund" Ivory Chess Set, circa 1850
"Lund" Ivory Chess Set, circa 1850
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An Antique English Ivory chess set, in the Style of Lund, mid 19th century
one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings surmounted with pierced crosses, queens with feather finials over reeded balls, bishops with split mitres and crosses, knights as carved horses' heads with flared nostrils, rooks as reeded turrets, pawns with knops and reeded ball finials.
King: 11cm high
Pawn: 4.6cm high
Important Notice on the export of antique elephant ivory (CITES)
Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.