Lot 78 , A 1930s ivory and tortoiseshell chess board and a 19th century ivory chess and draughts sets

A 1930's ivory and tortoiseshell chess board and a 19th century ivory chess and draughts sets
Estimate £100-150

The veneering of the ivory and tortoiseshell is lifting and curled and slightly cracked in places, there is a large chip loss to a block of ivory on one corner and one section of ivory completely lacking on the other, there are two drawers at each end, one is a little stiff to open, all of the chess pieces are present and may have the occasional nick or small chip to edges, the draught pieces may not be complete.


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Sold for £100