A REGENCY TURNED IVORY PLAYING CHESS SET
Lot 265

A REGENCY TURNED IVORY PLAYING CHESS SET

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Closed24 February 2015

Price Realised

GBP 1,500

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A REGENCY TURNED IVORY PLAYING CHESS SET
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
One side stained red, the opposing natural, the kings with urn shaped finials and queens with domed finials, the bishops with reeded mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks as tall turrets, pawns with ball knop finials
The king -- 3 7/8 in. (9.7 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high

Bonhams, London, May 2010.

Specialist note

The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.