An Anglo-Indian “John Company” ivory chess set, complete, India, Brahmapur (Berhampur), 19th century, 13.5 cm high maximum (3 pieces possibly associated, 1 piece broken, damage, lacks and 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 “John Company” ivory chess set, complete, India, Brahmapur (Berhampur), 19th century, 13.5 cm high maximum (3 pieces possibly associated, 1 piece broken, damage, lacks and 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
Wear and lacks to the gilding and the polychromy
Some traces of glue
Some cracks
Restorations
Some chips
Some lacks
Some damage, including 1 broken pawn

3 pieces possibly added: 1 pawn (the only one holding a rifle), and the 2 horsemen

Note: there is no board with this lot

The queen (without polychromy) and the king (with polychromy) are detaching from the base

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.