Lot 316 , A 19th century Canton ivory chess set, kings 7.5in.

A 19th century Canton ivory chess set, carved as warring Chinese figures standing upon concentric ball stands, kings 7.5in.
Estimate £500-700

White side
Castle of rook detached, old glue, both rooks flags lacking, one pawn with small loss to turning.
Red side - one bishops head broken and re-stuck and damage around concentric ball. Queen base detached with loss to screw end, one rook with detached castle and concentric ball base, slight loss at top screw end.


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