Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
ivory and teak wood
Distinguishing marks
Hang On Ivory Factory Chess Set
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Purchased in early 1960's in Hong Kong
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx 20 in square when open
Weight
Approx 5 lbs
Long Description
This ivory chess set was purchased by our family in the early 1960's while in Hong Kong. It is made by the Hang On Ivory Factory in Hong Kong. The set is complete and free of any damage or blemishes. It has been stored away and unused as a keep sake. The box is made of teak. The hand carved ivory pieces are 1 1/2 inches to 8 inches inches in height. One set of ivory was tinted brown. The original packing paper remains inside as well as the velvet interior and elastic holding bands. We would like to know its value.
Thank you.
History
Our family purchased this piece while in Hong Kong in the early 1960's and brought back here to the States. It has been unused and stored away since that time as a keepsake.
Price Paid (If known)
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For Sale?
Yes
Re: Hang On Ivory Factory Chess Set
Have you received any insight to this set? I have two of the exact same set and have found very little info on them.
Re: Hang On Ivory Factory Chess Set
Sets like this were made in very large numbers for the tourist market, most brough back by troops staioned in southeast Asia and Korea, most sell anywhere from $150.00- $300.00 depending on the quality of the carving.