An English Ornamentally Turned Ivory Chess Set, 19th century
one side stained green, the other side left natural, the chessmen with intricate decoration, kings surmounted with Maltese crosses, queens with feather finials, bishops with open mitres, knights with horses’ heads, rooks as raised turrets with large flags
King: 8.5cm high
Pawn: 3.6cm high
Stock Reference: MM 1562
Provenance: Major British Chess Collection
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
