An Anglo-Indian ivory chess set, complete, India, c. 1850, 9.5 cm high maximum (restorations)
Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.
An Anglo-Indian ivory chess set, complete, India, c. 1850, 9.5 cm high maximum (restorations)
Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.
Overall wear to the surfaces
Some surface scratches
Wear to the polychromy
Numerous cracks
Restorations
Some chips
Some brown and black traces
The 2 kings unscrew, but not at the same area
Total weight: 648g
Note: there is no board with this lot
This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.