Lot 28 , A 19th century, possibly French Colonial, black stained and natural ivory chess set, kings 4in.

A 19th century, possibly French Colonial, black stained and natural ivory chess set, Moors versus Christians, kings 4in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Unstained - king 11.5cm, base 3.6cm, pawn 5cm., base 2.4cm. One bishop with slight crack to side of hat, one knight with fine crack at the chest, one castle with fine crack to one side, one pawn discoloured, another with side crack. Black and white - king 10.3cm., base 3.5cm. pawn 5cm., base 2.4cm. Slight wear to the black staining but otherwise good.


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Sold for £1,350