Lot 125 PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN (LOTS 125 - 168)

A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET

MID-19TH CENTURY

Closed14 September 2016

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GBP 2,250

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A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET
MID-19TH CENTURY
Modelled as George III and Europe Vs' the Chinese, in fitted rosewood box, with an English mahogany and marble topped chess table
Kings 4 ¼ in. (11 cm.) high

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square not collected from Christie’s by 5.00 pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Cadogan Tate. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Cadogan Tate Ltd. All collections will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET

MID-19TH CENTURY

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