A few examples of appraisal values for
IVORY CHESS SET

• An early 20th Century Chinese bone Mah
  An early 20th Century Chinese bone Mah Jong set contained in metal mounted stained wood five drawer table cabinet 9.5ins x 6.5ins x 6.5ins high (cabinet slightly damaged) four painted stands and an Indian carved ivory chess set with fitted case for same
• A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese
  A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese red stained and white ivory chess set the pieces freely carved as Orientals standing on puzzle ball bases King 7ins (178mm) high (one white Pawn missing and some damage)
• INUIT SCRIMSHAW MARINE IVORY CHESS SETInuit
  INUIT SCRIMSHAW MARINE IVORY CHESS SETInuit scrimshaw marine ivory chess set, figures depicting Inuit couple, bears, walrus, seals and igloos. 1 1/4" high, 3/4" wide to 2" high, 1" wide. Condition: Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
• A 19th Century Indian stained ivory
  A 19th Century Indian stained ivory chess set, some losses/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
• CHINESE IVORY & MOP CHESS SETAntique
  CHINESE IVORY & MOP CHESS SETAntique Chinese carved ivory chess set. King/Emperor pieces measure 3" high. Board nicely inlaid with mother of pearl scenes and measures 15" x 15" when open. Excellent condition with one clasp missing on case. 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.
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SETChinese
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SETChinese carved ivory chess set: Complete set, King measures 4 5/8'' high. Please note the occasional chip to several pieces. Comes with wood carrying box and board. Box measures 3" high x 8" x 16" when closed. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• CHINESE CARVED TEA STAINED IVORY CHESS
  CHINESE CARVED TEA STAINED IVORY CHESS SET China,Early 20th CenturyNatural and stained ivory game pieces in the form of an array of deities and human forms with animal and Buddhist symbols.
• Inuit Carved Walrus Ivory Chess Set mid-20th
  Inuit Carved Walrus Ivory Chess Set mid-20th century the box unfolds to the playing board; Arctic themed-set with seal pawns; igloos rooks, walrus knights, polar bear bishops, queens as basket wearing matriarchs, and hunter kings board (unfolded) length 12-1/2 inches x width 12-1/2 inches; largest piece height 2-1/4 inches; smallest height 1-1/4 inches
• Inuit Carved Walrus Ivory Chess Set mid-20th
  Inuit Carved Walrus Ivory Chess Set mid-20th century Arctic themed-set with seal pawns; igloos rooks, walrus knights, polar bear bishops, and an Inuit couple as king and queen; the wood box unfolds to the playing board board (unfolded) length 12-1/2 inches x width 12-1/2 inches; largest piece height 2 inches; smallest height 1 inch
• Antique boxed stained ivory chess set.
  Antique boxed stained ivory chess set. 32 pieces, with some damages (see pictures)
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET Mid-19th
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET Mid-19th c. Chinese Export Canton Ivory Figural Chess Set, finely carved in white and dyed cochineal red ivory, total of (32) pieces, 2 3/4" to 5 1/2" high. One red soldier missing his weapon, a few chips/minor losses.
• 19TH C. CHINESE IVORY CHESS SET Complete
  19TH C. CHINESE IVORY CHESS SET Complete Set in traditional Manchurian costume, half are natural, half are stained red, having great detail, 2 1/4" x 5 3/4". Some losses and repairs.
• CHINESE CASED CHESS SET A large Chinese
  CHINESE CASED CHESS SET A large Chinese carved ivory chess set with board, silk lined piece storage, second quarter 20th C. Tallest figures are 4". Box is 2" x 18" x 18" when open, 4" x 9" x 18" when closed.
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET. Contained
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET. Contained in a chessboard box Tallest figure: 5.5'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• Jeweled Silver and Silver-Gilt and Carved
  Jeweled Silver and Silver-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chess Set 20th century comprising thirty-two pieces with gilt metal mounted inlaid wood board 6448g (Weight:) 207.3oz (Weight:) retailers??T marks for I. Freeman & Son New York
• CARVED IVORY CHESS SET. Missing two
  CARVED IVORY CHESS SET. Missing two pawns Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• Carved ivory chess set with case. ?
  Carved ivory chess set with case. ?
• Chinese carved and stained ivory chess
  Chinese carved and stained ivory chess set (International buyers should note that several countries do not allow the importation of lots containing materials made from endangered species. This includes but is not limited to ivory coral and tortoiseshell. Please familiarize yourself with relevant import and customs regulations prior to bidding) in its original wood box. Board: 26.25'' Sq. Circa - 20th C.
• Chinese carved ivory chess set (International
  Chinese carved ivory chess set (International buyers should note that several countries do not allow the importation of lots containing materials made from endangered species. This includes but is not limited to ivory coral and tortoiseshell. Please familiarize yourself with relevant import and customs regulations prior to bidding) with 32 pieces incised Chinese characters set in a Qing cloisonne bowl depicting dragons. Chess pieces: 0.25''H x 1.5'' Dia.; Bowl: 1.5''H x 8.5''Dia. Circa - 18th - 19th C.
• Indian Ivory Polychrome Painted Chess
  Indian Ivory Polychrome Painted Chess SetA thirty two piece ivory chess set depicting various pieces including elephants camels and musicians all boldly polychrome painted and finely carved in fitted hard case which opens to a chess board it to inlaid with bone or ivory depicting lotus blossoms and tendrils. Largest piece measures 2.5''H circa late 19th-early 20th century.Important Grosse Pointe Shores Michigan Collection.
• (32) Pcs. Chinese Carved Ivory Chess
  (32) Pcs. Chinese Carved Ivory Chess SetTo include sixteen pieces in natural white the opposing side tea stained each finely carved and raised on carved double lotus stands all incased in hardwood chess board with blue velvet lining complete with original bill of sale dated 8-12-61 largest piece measures 4''H circa mid 20th century.Important West Bloomfield Michigan Collection.
• A late 19th century Chinese large size
  A late 19th century Chinese large size carved ivory chess set modelled as warriors sages and trades persons Kings 8.25ins Estimate ?500-700 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 ?700
• An early 19th century Kashmir red stained
  An early 19th century Kashmir red stained carved ivory chess set profusely decorated with scrolling foliage Kings 4.25ins Estimate ?500-800 Of the white side: 2 pawns with small little losses to the carving around the top a third pawn is slightly bent but appears ok. Both rooks lacking flags one of them is missing two of the spiked decoration the other has a 1cm chip to the turret section and is missing one of the spikes and has two chips at the base. King - chip to three of the spikes at the foot and two of the leaves on the crown. Queen has crack to underside of base. Red Side: King with a couple of small nibbles and a small chip to one of the spike on the foot slightly bent . Both rooks lacking flags one with a hollow base where the ivory core has become lost the other lacking one of the spikes and with a tiny nick at the foot. One of the bishops with a small chip at the finial. The other with a couple of little nicks at foot. Red side is lacking one pawn. All finials just slightly different size to the others 3 or 4 of them with a couple of little nicks. Red staining is somewhat thinner in parts of the pawns and two knights and the king otherwise ok. 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 ?2 200
• An early 19th century Burmese style
  An early 19th century Burmese style red and green stained carved ivory chess set the kings queens and bishops carved with masks Kings 4.5ins Estimate ?300-500 Green stained set the crown and cross final on the queen is a different colour a sort of chocolate brown compared to the green of the rest of the set however the carving is good and does seem to match on the portrait mask and has certainly been with this for a long time however it is just sightly smaller than the corresponding crown on the red stained piece. Does appear to be a white body under this and is most probably ivory. One of the knights with a chip to one of the ears one of the rooks - the base disc and ball below the turret are replaced and of a poor colour match also this flag may be replaced. A tiny nick to the base of one of pawns of the red stained side the first. First boss above disc base on the king is a slightly paler colour but is probably original one of the flags on the rooks is scratched rubbing to ears on both of the knights small nick to centre section on one of pawns a few tiny little nibbles to another pawn general light scratches and nominal wear here and there throughout but essentially good. 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 ?1 100
• A Canton ivory chess set late 19th /
  A Canton ivory chess set late 19th / early 20th century the King and Queen carved as Emperor and Empress King 3.8in. Estimate ?200-300 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 ?180
• A late 19th century Jaques of London
  A late 19th century Jaques of London amboyna games compendium with ivory chess set and draughts each king stamped beneath two rooks with crowns and various playing cards markers and counters kings 2.5in.; box 12.75in. Estimate ?1 500-2 000 FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 ?1 500
• A 19th century turned carved and stained
  A 19th century turned carved and stained ivory chess set in a beech box kings 3in. Estimate ?200-300 FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 ?200
• A 19th century Chinese carved and red
  A 19th century Chinese carved and red stained ivory chess set with a mahogany and satinwood chess board and a later fitted mahogany box kings 4.25in. Estimate ?300-400 FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 ?280
• An early 19th century Kashmir red and
  An early 19th century Kashmir red and green stained carved ivory chess set in a Cantonese lacquered box kings 4.25ins Estimate ?1 000-1 500 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 ?1 000
• An early 19th century Chinese red stained
  An early 19th century Chinese red stained and carved ivory chess set modelled as Chinese figures and European royalty kings 3.75ins Estimate ?500-800 Red stained side: small loss to finial on the crown of the emperor and tiny nick at foot. Queen with some fading to the red staining and a couple of tiny nicks one bishop with a small hairline crack at the back the other ok. One of the knights with a broken bow but the piece is present. One of the rooks is lacking flag to match to the turret and with two small hairline cracks to the turret. The other rook has a hairline crack to the side of the elephant and a small chip to the turret. Of the pawns all are lacking their spears one with a chip to the shield and two with tiny nicks at footrim some fading to the staining on most. Plain white side : cross to the top of the crown of the king is lacking one bishop lacking a cross the other with a partial cross one rook lacking flag hairline crack to the side of base of the elephant and small cracks to the base this and the other rook both have loss to the staff which the elephant rider is holding. One of the knights lacking one arrow but the other is present but loose small crack to the foot also the other is better. 3 of the pawns is lacking the tips to the guns however one of these is present in a plastic bag. 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 ?1 100
• An early 19th century Burmese pattern
  An early 19th century Burmese pattern red stained and carved ivory chess set (faults) kings 3.75in Estimate ?200-300 Red stained pieces: One of the rooks with small nibbles to the flag but flaking to the red staining on the flag the other with less flaking to the staining one bishop with some small flaking to staining and the other with a small hairline crack to the underside of the foot. One of pawns with blemishes to one side of the finial and knops where the staining has dulled to a brown and a small hairline crack another pawn with a chip to the bottom of the column where it screws into the disc base another pawn with a slight nick at the same section all other red pieces with minimal or some rubbing to the staining but otherwise ok. White pieces: one of the rooks is broken where the screw thread joins the disc base however it does still attach although a little loosely. One of the knights lacking its column and disc base a few slight nicks to a couple of the pawns but otherwise ok. 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
• Kashmir carved ivory chess set with
  Kashmir carved ivory chess set with a carved Rosewood chess board box. Chess pieces are each composed of two separate pieces- the top and base (which screw together) and are held in a fitted leather box with velvet insides. One army is left natural color and the other has the bases stained black. Chess board box has carved borders in a figural jungle animal pattern and a purple velvet interior. Locking mechanism on box but no key. Chess board surface is inlaid with alternating straight and burled wood square tiles. Condition: water damage to box surface slight shrinking and separation to inlaid wood chess board squares minor dings and dents to edges as expected see images. Chess pieces range in size from 4.15'' tall (King) to 1.8'' tall (Pawn). Box measures (when closed) 21.05'' wide x 10'' deep and 3.6'' tall. Shipping weight 10.4 lbs.
• Carved ivory chess set. Half unfinished
  Carved ivory chess set. Half unfinished half painted with black lacquer. 32 chess pieces with chess board box. Condition: minor scratches loss of paint repair to finial of largest white piece very small loss to tip of ear on one horse piece signs of wear and age to box see images. Box measures 16'' x 16''. Chess pieces range in size from 2'' tall x 4.75'' tall. Shipping weight 5 lbs.
• EARLY CARVED IVORY CHESS SET W ALABASTER
  EARLY CARVED IVORY CHESS SET W ALABASTER BOARD - 19th c Carved Ivory Chess Set probably continental with all figures in natural finish housed in wooden compartmented box with inlaid board top figures are 3 1/4'' x 1 3/4'' in good condition the box is
• Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set China.
  Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set China. An export chess set with pieces all carved in ivory fully complete; board 16 x 16 in. Condition: International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
• A Chinese ''Cantonese'' natural and
  A Chinese ''Cantonese'' natural and red stained ivory chess set Kings 3.625ins (92mm) high Pawns 2ins (50mm) high in stained wood display box (19th Century)