“Lund Pattern” Ivory Chess Set, circa 1850

An English “Lund Pattern” Ivory Chess Set, circa 1850

one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings surmounted with Maltese Crosses, queens with large reeded ball finials surmounted by feathers, bishops as open split mitres, knights as arched horse’s heads with flared nostrils, rooks as reeded turrets with battlements, pawns with reeded ball finials

King: 9.5cm high

Pawn: 3.4cm high

Stock Reference: MM 1639

Provenance: Major Private British Chess Collection

Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant Ivory (CITES)

Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory (dating from earlier than 1947) 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.