A few examples of appraisal values for
IVORY CHESS PIECES

• A Group of Eighteen Chinese Export Ivory
  A Group of Eighteen Chinese Export Ivory Chess Pieces, 19th Century ???? ???????????? Together with a boxwood carved elephant ?????????? tallest height 4.9 in — 12.5 cm
• VICTORIAN TRAVELING GAMES BOXA mid 19th
  VICTORIAN TRAVELING GAMES BOXA mid 19th century Victorian Brass-mounted Coromandel Veneer Traveling Games Box by Toulmin & Gale. Rectangular shape with hinged top and pair of doors opening to a backgammon/checkerboard and 32 ivory chess pieces; two removable trays and compartmented base fitted with 30 ivory checkers, dominoes, dice, cribbage board, Japanese whist, Bezique, circular and other game markers, and playing cards. Inset brass plaque reads "Toulmin & Gale Makers, London", and impressed English Registry mark within indicates November 1869 manufacture. Lacking one peg marker for the cribbage board; red tooled leather is very worn; the exterior veneer has several cracks, longest of which is approximately 8" at the back side of the lid; small area of veneer loss at the side of the lid and several repairs to the veneer at the front and corners. At least one set of cards and Bezique markers are by De La Rue & Co., London. 12 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 7" high. ESTIMATE $800-1,200 Please Note: Schmidt's Antiques Inc. does not ship ivory. Buyers are responsible for shipping. Ivory may NOT be shipped out of the US or to states that do not permit. All Bidders and Buyers Must be US Residents. Condition: Lacking one peg marker for the cribbage board; red tooled leather is very worn; the exterior veneer has several cracks, longest of which is approximately 8" at the back side of the lid; small area of veneer loss at the side of the lid and several repairs to the veneer at the front and corners. At least one set of cards and Bezique markers are by De La Rue & Co., London.
• Y VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM DATED
  Y VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM DATED 1869, BY ALLEN, 37 STRAND, LONDON the hinged lid inset with a brass oval inscribed 'F. Fraser', opening to reveal a red leather lined interior with folding games board, fitted with a gilt cribbage board and turned bone draughts and whist markers, the two hinged doors to the front opening to reveal a satinwood lined interior, bearing a registration mark, and with ivory chess pieces, the interior with tray inserts containing other games related items, the box bearing a ivory maker's label32.5cm wide, 18cm high, 22.5cm deepProvenance: Property from Tornaveen House, AberdeenshireNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
• ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large stained ivory chess pieces, representing the dark knights. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 4 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, one missing a spear, otherwise no apparent damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light knights. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 4 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, one missing a spear, otherwise no apparent damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large stained ivory chess pieces, representing the dark bishops. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light bishops. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY KING & QUEEN CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY KING & QUEEN CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large stained ivory chess pieces, Emperor and Empress representing the dark King and Queen. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Emperor measures 7 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY KING & QUEEN CHESS PIECESTwo
  ANTIQUE IVORY KING & QUEEN CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, Emperor and Empress representing the light King and Queen. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Emperor measures 7 1/2" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• Sundry white and stained red ivory chess
  Sundry white and stained red ivory chess pieces
• Two 18th century carved and painted
  Two 18th century carved and painted ivory chess pieces probably Murshidabad Bengal 4.5in. & 5in. Estimate ?200-300 Paint work appears to be original but with some old touching up to two of the faces and ears. One has a badly restored hear which is green. Taller lacking both weapons to side of elephant and a dagger to the head a tusk and finial. Other lacking a weapon and tale of dog. Both also appear to be lacking small finials to corners of seat and canopy. Both with general wear to paint and some cracking to base. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?420
• Three Southeast Asian Carved Ivory Chess
  Three Southeast Asian Carved Ivory Chess Pieces comprising three knights carved as horses each raised on a circular foot. Height of tallest 2 inches.
• 20 PIECE ESTATE CARVED IVORY COLLECTION:
  20 PIECE ESTATE CARVED IVORY COLLECTION: An assembled collection comprising of carved ivory chess pieces flower pendants earrings and necklace. Largest chess piece 4 1/4'' h.CONDITION: Assorted chips breaks and cracks to be expected on most pieces. This item cannot be shipped out of the U.S.
• IVORY CHESS PIECES. Continental early
  IVORY CHESS PIECES. Continental early 20th century. Full set in natural ivory and red stain. Kings 3 1/2''h. The white king has a small age split all the red pieces are faded one red rook has damage five white pawns have hairlines one white bishop is glued one white rook has a hairline the red queen has a hairline and the white knight has a hairline.
• Group of German sterling silver and
  Group of German sterling silver and ivory chess pieces Modeleds as medieval court figures, with carved ivory faces, raised on pierced and 'jewel' mounted bases. (9). Tallest H: 6 1/2 in. - two heads re-glued - minor surface wear to all - 6 /