Lot 427

A CHINESE-EXPORT CARVED IVORY 'GEORGE III' FIGURAL CHESS SET

CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Closed2 March 2010

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A CHINESE-EXPORT CARVED IVORY 'GEORGE III' FIGURAL CHESS SET
CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With George III and Queen Charlotte versus a Chinese emperor, the set with pawns in two distinct syles on shaped bases
Kings 5 in. (12.5 cm.) high (32)

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A CHINESE-EXPORT CARVED IVORY 'GEORGE III' FIGURAL CHESS SET

CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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