A good East Indian (John) Company ivory elephant chessman, Berhempore, circa 1840
two princes riding in a howdah underneath a parasol, the elephant raised on an oval base decorated with carved lotus leaves, 8cm long, 13cm high, 4cm wide
Stock Reference Number: CGV 1568
Provenance: Major European 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.
