Lot 33 , A mid 19th century Macao red stained and natural ivory figural chess set, kings 3.5in.

A mid 19th century Macao red stained and natural ivory figural chess set, European and Mongolian figures, kings 3.5in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Unstained - king and queen have lost finials, one bishop with split through face, both castles have lost flags and have splitting running down the sides. One pawn with small split to back of head, a number of these unstained pieces have pinkish discoloured patching. Red stained - king and queen have both lost finials, both castles have lost flags, one pawn with small chip to base, another with the base coming away. Most of the red pieces have signs of wear to the staining.


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Sold for £1,000