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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY IVORY CHINESE EXPORT 'KING GEORGE' CANTONESE ANTIQUE CHESS SET, one side stained red, the other left natural, the natural side finely carved into figures representing King George III and Queen Charlotte, along with bishops as clergymen, knights as horsemen and rooks as elephants, the stained side carved into figures representing the Chinese Emperor and Empress, the bishops as mandarins, the knights as horsemen and the rooks as elephants. King George and the Chinese Emperor c.12cm tall, the pawns 6.5cm tallPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A 20TH CENTURY FRENCH FAIENCE POTTERY CHESS SET AND BOARD, with handpainted decorated, one side blue and white, the other painted with blue, green, red and yellow, the board having raised sides with similar decoration, and signed with makers mark to the underside.The king 9.8cm high, the pawn 6.5cm high; the board 43cm wide, 53cm long
A CHINESE STAINED AND NATURAL IVORY CHESS SET, c.1860, each figure standing on puzzle balls and lotus pod bases, the king and queen carved as emperor and empress, the bishops as Qing officials, the knights as horseback warriors, and rooks in the form of marching elephants, each side complete with eight pawns depicted as footmen. The kings approx 13cm high. (32)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN FINE IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE, the plain tray top reversible to reveal a baise lined card table with sunken counter wells, the interior frame inlaid with a backgammon board in specimen timbers, the plain frieze concealing a pull-out chess board raised on fine slender cabriole legs with pad feet and end counter trays. 80 x 58 x 74cm high
A CHINESE EXPORT CARVED IVORY CHESS SET, Canton, 19th century, with red stained and natural ivory opposition, each piece carved as ranked figures and balanced on an inverted lotus throne, with three-sphere puzzle ball and circular disk base. The kings 32cm high. (32)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN EARLY JAQUES STAUNTON OF LONDON IVORY ANTIQUE CHESS SET, c.1850, one side stained red and the other left natural, some pieces with original applied green diamond registration labels to the bases dated 1st March 1849, the king side rooks and knights stamped with crown, contained in Carton Pierre casket box of typical gothic form. The kings 8.9cm high, the pawns 4.3cm highPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH TURNED AND CARVED IVORY ANTIQUE CHESS SET, the kings and queens with multi-baluster knops and domed-shaped finials, the bishop tops in the form of mitres, pawns with baluster knops and domed finials;together with a set of ivory draught counters, one side of each set stained red and the other left natural, contained in a fitted mahogany hinged top chess box with key.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN EBONY AND IVORY INLAID FOLDING ANTIQUE CHESS AND BACKGAMMON BOX, the interior decorated with two inlaid ivory and marquetry wood lozenges, containing an Early English Monobloc Ivory Chess set (c.1800) one side stained red, the other left natural, the Kings 9.4cm high, the pawns 4.1cm high; also containing Ivory Backgammon counters, one side stained red, the other left natural. The Box 43.5 x 50cm (open)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid Sewing Box opening to reveal a fitted interior with various mother of pearl mounted bobbins and instruments together with various other items to include a 19th Century carved ivory bangle, a mauchline ware, needlecase inscribed "Abbotsford", a ruby glass double ended scent bottle, a chess piece, various jewellery etc and a pine cased metal and brass mounted microscope CONDITION REPORTS Rosewood box - various light scratches throughout, some of the metal work inlay is coming off to the front and sluice, crack to the side, some impressed marks, general signs of wear and tear.. Interior part fitted with wear visible, part fitted out some associated pieces. Contents - enamel pocket watch/coin holder - damage to the enamel work verso - some light scratches - see images. 9-carat gold bar brooch - some light scratches, pin needs attention - possibly a replacement anyway. Various remaining items showing signs of general wear and tear. A miniature doll with various chips, losses, scratch various other chips, scratches and losses on most other itemsPacking fee will be around £20-30. Plus whatever royal mail charge.
An Anglo Indian carved and painted ivory chess set with marquetry inlaid games board Whites: knights damage to base on both, two pawns have chips to baseGreen: king ship to base, knight missing ear, castles chips to turrets, pawn chip to base, queen chips to base, Kings - 4.5" high, knights 3 1/4" some paint loss to pawns and queen
*Delabere Carleton (Lady Alison, 1894-1955). A collection of original watercolour designs for needlework, together thirteen large pencil and watercolour designs for needlework, on thick paper or card, depicting flowers, fruit, and birds, for seat covers, clerical vestments, etc., most signed or monogrammed, a number with the address '91 Wigmore Street', some with calligraphic titles and pencilled marginalia giving details of client and date, some creasing, tears, and repairs, sheet size approximately 51 x 68cm (20 x 26.75ins), together with twenty similar large designs by Lady Alison, two with pencilled colouring, and the remainder monochrome designs in black ink for seat covers, most monogrammed, generally frayed, plus fourteen smaller designs, five monochrome and the remainder watercolour, including a pattern for a tea cosy, borders for a chess board, and designs for a set of six dinner mats, various condition and sizes (47)
A rare East India (John) Company ivory chess set, circa 1830, probably Berhampore, one side left natural representing the East India Company, the other side stained green representing the Indian troops, height of king approx 7.7cm (one green pawn lacking, one extra natural pawn and some faults).
A Chinese export lacquer folding games board, mid-19th Century, the exterior chess board decorated with gilt figures within dragon borders, the sides similarly gilt with figural vignettes against a lotus ground, the interior with gilt backgammon board, length approx 56cm, together with a Canton export ivory part puzzle ball chess set, mid-19th Century, depicting the Chinese versus the Mongols, one side stained red, the other left natural (some faults and some missing).
A Victorian mahogany games compendium, the upper lift out tray set with bone dominoes and draught pieces and with chess set to doors and base set with whist markers, cribbage board and five lead horses, width 32cm. CONDITION REPORT One panel of lid has separated, scratching and wear commensurate with age, nicely presented.

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