Description
Vintage lacquered and mother of pearl inlay hinged chess board with 32 ivory playing pieces.
The folding lacquered board is inlaid with mother of pearl squares in the design of birds, boats, landscapes or flowers. There is also mother of pearl line inlay to the border. The board has a moulded edge.
The playing pieces are all carved ivory, 16 being natural colur and the other 16 dyed. They store inside the board when it is folded and latched in the closed position. To play, the board is opened out flat, and is then ready to use.
Size-board is 15 inches square; the king stands 3 inches high, the queen stands 2.5 inches high.
A very lovely complete chess set to use and display, making it both practical and a beautiful and decorative accessory.
SOLD.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
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Vintage stunning mother of pearl inlaid, lacquer and ivory chess set.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
5327
Description
Vintage lacquered and mother of pearl inlay hinged chess board with 32 ivory playing pieces.
The folding lacquered board is inlaid with mother of pearl squares in the design of birds, boats, landscapes or flowers. There is also mother of pearl line inlay to the border. The board has a moulded edge.
The playing pieces are all carved ivory, 16 being natural colur and the other 16 dyed. They store inside the board when it is folded and latched in the closed position. To play, the board is opened out flat, and is then ready to use.
Size-board is 15 inches square; the king stands 3 inches high, the queen stands 2.5 inches high.
A very lovely complete chess set to use and display, making it both practical and a beautiful and decorative accessory.
SOLD.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5327
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.