An Anglo-Indian ivory and horn chess set, complete, India, Vizagapatam, 19th century, 10.5 cm high maximum

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, horn 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 and horn chess set, complete, India, Vizagapatam, 19th century, 10.5 cm high maximum

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, horn 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
Some chips and lacks
Some traces of glue
Restorations to some
Some cracks
The white king: weakened
Total weight: 354g
Note: there is no board with this lot

This lot contains ivory and horn. Commercial trade in ivory or horn is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory or horn 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.