Category
Asian Art
Medium
Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Jade square inlay on bottom of the King and Queen pieces.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
mid to late 1800's - Early 1900's
Size and dimensions of this item
Wood Chess Board Case 2' X 2'. Both sets of Ivory pieces: Kings = 6" tall, Queens = 5" tall, Knights = 3" tall and all other pieces are 2.5" tall.
Weight
7 lbs
Long Description
Hand Carved Ivory chess set. Â Purchased in Asia in 1974. Â Has been in the family since. Â Was purchased from an antique dealer claiming set was over 50 years old. Â Both Kings and Queens have jade square inlays with chinese characters carved into the jade. Â All pieces are in mint condition. Â Box, chess board is missing front latch. Â
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Would like to get an estimate of the value as we have no idea of the worth. Â Please feel free to ask any questions or render suggestions in order to obtain estimated value.
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History
Do not know the history prior to 1974.
For Sale?
No