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Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th Century
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Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th Century

18th century
Sold 5 September 2019 · Luke Honey Ltd
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Description

An Indian Elephant Ivory Chess King, Berhampore, Late 18th Century

the elephant with his trunk wrapped around a tiger (howdah and mahout missing), raised on a gadrooned oval base

Height: 6.2cm

Width: 4.1cm

Length: 6cm

Stock Reference: LH 1832

Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant Ivory (CITES)

Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA641743
Dealers Internal Reference
LH 1832
Description
An Indian Elephant Ivory Chess King, Berhampore, Late 18th Century
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the elephant with his trunk wrapped around a tiger (howdah and mahout missing), raised on a gadrooned oval base.
Luke Honey Ltd

Height: 6.2cm

Width: 4.1cm

fig 1. Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th century
fig 1. Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th Century

Length: 6cm

Stock Reference: LH 1832

Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant Ivory (CITES)

Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.

Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA641743
Dealers Internal Ref
LH 1832
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Luke Honey Ltd Profile Page

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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
Location
London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th century
Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th century
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Antique Indian 'Tiger Hunt' Chess King, Late 18th century
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 6.2 cm (2 in) x W 4.1 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)
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