Lot 205 , A Jacques Pierre Carton and an early 20th century ivory Staunton chess set

A Jacques Pierre Carton and an early 20th century ivory Staunton chess set
Estimate £150-250

This is ivory not plastic.
There are several chips and losses to the pieces, king is 12cm in height, all pieces are present, the hinge to the lid of the box has split entirely and the box is generally a bit tattered. All bottoms covered in blue velvet.


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Sold for £880