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LOT 343

Lot 343

English Turned and Carved Ivory ‘Maltese’ Chess Set, mid 19th century

English Turned and Carved Ivory ‘Maltese’ Chess Set, mid 19th century
Lot 343 Details
English Turned and Carved Ivory ‘Maltese’ Chess Set, mid 19th century

one side stained red, each side with similar conventionalized pieces, kings with St. Edward’s crown, queens with plumed orbs, all on robustly spooled stands, and turrets with articulated cannons as rooks
height 4.6" — 11.7 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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English Turned and Carved Ivory ‘Maltese’ Chess Set, mid 19th century
  • English Turned and Carved Ivory ‘Maltese’ Chess Set, mid 19th century
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CONDITION DETAILS

Red turrets are a near pair (slight difference in pattern). Red king’s and queens finials glued, minor elements (balls) missing from white bishops miters. One red rook’s flagstaff shortened and is missing a cannon.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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