A “D’Alembert” boxwood, ebony and ivory chess set, French, 19th century
one side in boxwood, the other side in ebony, horse’s heads in carved ivory, the chessmen with cream coloured baize to the boxwood bases and red baize to the ebony bases
King: 8.3cm high
Pawn: 4.6cm high
Stock Reference: PC 1674
Provenance: Private 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.
