Chinese Ivory Traveling Set |
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AN INTERESTING CHINESE EXPORT IVORY TRAVELING CHESS SET, Canton, mid-19th century The pegged ivory pieces in the Staunton style, stained red and left natural, the king 3.5cm high, the pawn 2cm high, with a pegged ivory and ebony board with ivory stringing, 22cm wide, all fitted into a black lacquered travelling box, 24cm wide. Which set is the one I purchased? I have no idea until it gets here! |
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