- A Group of Eighteen Chinese Export Ivory
A Group of Eighteen Chinese Export Ivory Chess Pieces, 19th Century ???? ???????????? Together with a boxwood carved elephant
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- An early 20th Century Chinese bone Mah
An early 20th Century Chinese bone Mah Jong set contained in metal mounted stained wood five drawer table cabinet 9.5ins x 6.5ins x 6.5ins high (cabinet slightly damaged) four painted stands and an Indian carved ivory chess set with fitted case for same
- A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese
A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese red stained and white ivory chess set the pieces freely carved as Orientals standing on puzzle ball bases King 7ins (178mm) high (one white Pawn missing and some damage)
- VICTORIAN TRAVELING GAMES BOXA mid 19th
VICTORIAN TRAVELING GAMES BOXA mid 19th century Victorian Brass-mounted Coromandel Veneer Traveling Games Box by Toulmin & Gale. Rectangular shape with hinged top and pair of doors opening to a backgammon/checkerboard and 32 ivory chess pieces; two removable trays and compartmented base fitted with 30 ivory checkers, dominoes, dice, cribbage board, Japanese whist, Bezique, circular and other game markers, and playing cards. Inset brass plaque reads "Toulmin & Gale Makers, London", and impressed English Registry mark within indicates November 1869 manufacture. Lacking one peg marker for the cribbage board; red tooled leather is very worn; the exterior veneer has several cracks, longest of which is approximately 8" at the back side of the lid; small area of veneer loss at the side of the lid and several repairs to the veneer at the front and corners. At least one set of cards and Bezique markers are by De La Rue & Co., London. 12 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 7" high. ESTIMATE $800-1,200
Please Note: Schmidt's Antiques Inc. does not ship ivory. Buyers are responsible for shipping. Ivory may NOT be shipped out of the US or to states that do not permit. All Bidders and Buyers Must be US Residents.
Condition:
Lacking one peg marker for the cribbage board; red tooled leather is very worn; the exterior veneer has several cracks, longest of which is approximately 8" at the back side of the lid; small area of veneer loss at the side of the lid and several repairs to the veneer at the front and corners. At least one set of cards and Bezique markers are by De La Rue & Co., London.
- INUIT SCRIMSHAW MARINE IVORY CHESS SETInuit
INUIT SCRIMSHAW MARINE IVORY CHESS SETInuit scrimshaw marine ivory chess set, figures depicting Inuit couple, bears, walrus, seals and igloos. 1 1/4" high, 3/4" wide to 2" high, 1" wide.
Condition:
Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
- Y VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM
DATED
Y VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM
DATED 1869, BY ALLEN, 37 STRAND, LONDON the hinged lid inset with a brass oval inscribed 'F. Fraser', opening to reveal a red leather lined interior with folding games board, fitted with a gilt cribbage board and turned bone draughts and whist markers, the two hinged doors to the front opening to reveal a satinwood lined interior, bearing a registration mark, and with ivory chess pieces, the interior with tray inserts containing other games related items, the box bearing a ivory maker's label32.5cm wide, 18cm high, 22.5cm deepProvenance: Property from Tornaveen House, AberdeenshireNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
- A 19th Century Indian stained ivory
A 19th Century Indian stained ivory chess set, some losses/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
- A Chinese circular dish enamelled butterflies
A Chinese circular dish enamelled butterflies to the interior and with bats to sides, seal mark under, 11cm diameter and a Chinese ivory chess piece modelled as a standing figure holding a fan, 9cm high
- ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large stained ivory chess pieces, representing the dark knights. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 4 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, one missing a spear, otherwise no apparent damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
- ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light knights. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 4 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, one missing a spear, otherwise no apparent damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
- ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large stained ivory chess pieces, representing the dark bishops. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
- ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light bishops. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.