Lot 343
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
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