Description

Beautifully carved Chinese export “Napoleonic” Ivory ball chess set comprising of natural and red stained Ivory. Each of the pieces is carved with exquisite detail, and feature the puzzle ball base which have been expertly crafted.

This fabulous Canton chess set features the Europeans versus the Chinese.

The board shown is not included in this sale, it’s priced at £575.

This fabulous and rare Napoleonic Chess set would make a great addition to any Chess collection.

Dimensions:
Natural King: H 4.75″ Dia 1.5″
Red Stained King: H 6″ Dia 1.5″
Queen: H 4.25″ Dia 1.5″
Bishop: H 3.75″ Dia 1.5″
Knight: H 3.5″ Dia 1.5″
Rook: H 4.5″ Dia 1.5″
Pawn: H 2.75″ Dia 1″

Provenance: Gentleman’s Collection.

Important information below:

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the E.U. you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 14 working days to arrive at our office . Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

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