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19th C Carved Vizagapatam Chess Set
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19th C Carved Vizagapatam Chess Set

19th century
Description

This beautifully carved IVORY CHESS SET, probably from VIZAGAPATAM, dates from the 19th Century.

The pieces have screw threads, with the larger pieces being in three sections. The CASTLES have detachable pennants.

The WHITE KING stands 5 inches (12.5 cm) high. The BLACK KING is slightly shorter.

Condition:

WHITE: Small chip to the column base of Knight. Chips to the top frill of both Castles. Loose thread on a Pawn

BLACK: Chip to the flame on the King and one Bishop. Loose thread on the other Bishop. Pedestal missing from one Knight. One missing pennant and two missing Pawns.

These are the most obvious faults.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA492942
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Description
This beautifully carved IVORY CHESS SET, probably from VIZAGAPATAM, dates from the 19th Century.

The pieces have screw threads, with the larger pieces being in three sections. The CASTLES have detachable pennants.

fig 1. 19th C CARVED VIZAGAPATAM CHESS SET
fig 1. 19th C Carved Vizagapatam Chess Set

The WHITE KING stands 5 inches (12.5 cm) high. The BLACK KING is slightly shorter.

Condition:

WHITE: Small chip to the column base of Knight. Chips to the top frill of both Castles. Loose thread on a Pawn

fig 2. 19th C CARVED VIZAGAPATAM CHESS SET
fig 2. 19th C Carved Vizagapatam Chess Set

BLACK: Chip to the flame on the King and one Bishop. Loose thread on the other Bishop. Pedestal missing from one Knight. One missing pennant and two missing Pawns.

These are the most obvious faults.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA492942
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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19th C CARVED VIZAGAPATAM CHESS SET
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