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CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
细节
A CHINESE-EXPORT CARVED IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SET
CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The kings and queens representing Imperial emperors and empresses, the knights on horse back, the rooks as elephants, the pawns as warriors, losses and three pieces missing to the white side - two pawns and the queen
The king: 3½ in. (8.5 cm.) high
In a Victorian decoupage box, inside a handwritten note with the following inscription: 'Original box of small ivory chessmen. The chessmen belonged to Mrs. Josiah Nisbet, widow of Nelson's step-son' (29)
CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The kings and queens representing Imperial emperors and empresses, the knights on horse back, the rooks as elephants, the pawns as warriors, losses and three pieces missing to the white side - two pawns and the queen
The king: 3½ in. (8.5 cm.) high
In a Victorian decoupage box, inside a handwritten note with the following inscription: 'Original box of small ivory chessmen. The chessmen belonged to Mrs. Josiah Nisbet, widow of Nelson's step-son' (29)
来源
By repute, from a direct descendant of Josiah Nisbet, Admiral Lord Nelson's step-son
注意事项
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.