- Carved mahogany finish Chinese
Carved mahogany finish Chinese chess set with storage and brass ormolu; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear; L 15" W 15" H 2" (Approx.)Provenance: ex Yvonne Cross estate
- A late 19th/early 20th Century
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)
- FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE FIGURAL CHESS
FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE FIGURAL CHESS SETFine antique carved bone figural Chinese chess set with king/queen, warriors, etc. Complete 32 pcs, tallest 4 inches, Good condtition with few missing swords and small chips. Circa late 1800's.
- Antique Chinese stained ivory lacquer
Antique Chinese stained ivory lacquer boxed chess set, 36 pieces in total complete, approx 9cm H x 35cm W x 18cm D
- Chinese carved ivory chess set
Chinese carved ivory chess set with 32 natural and stained game pieces and wood playing board/case interior with purple silk lining. board: 16'' x 16'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
- CHESS SET. China 20th century.
CHESS SET. China 20th century. Wooden dovetailed folding board with inlaid ivory squares and sets of Chinese figures in two shades of green jade including spinach jade. Board 12'' x 12''. Overall set is in very good condition. Figures with overall light surface wear carving imperfections. Light green king with a small hairline at base. Set comes complete with a wooden dovetailed case with inlaid checkerboard pattern. Interior has two fitted and satin lined cases with the figures. Wooden case with loose hinge. Fabric closures for both figure cases is torn.
- Antique Chinese export ivory puzzle
Antique Chinese export ivory puzzle ball chess set, some damages
- CHINESE CARVED BONE CHESS SETChinese
CHINESE CARVED BONE CHESS SETChinese chess set. 32 figural carved bone pieces, white and stained. Folding board with fitted interior for pieces. Kings 4 1/4"H, board 17" x 17" x 1 3/4" when open. Chips to stained queen and one bishop. Scratches to board, strings to hold pieces in place in interior loose.
- Chinese carved ivory chess set
Chinese carved ivory chess set with 32 natural and stained game pieces and wood playing board/case interior with purple velvet lining. board: 13'' x 13'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
- 19TH C. CHINESE IVORY CHESS SET
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 carved ivory chess set
Chinese carved ivory chess set with 32 natural and stained game pieces and wood playing board/case interior with purple silk lining. board: 18'' x 18'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
- A Chinese ''Cantonese'' natural
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)
- CHINESE CARVED BONE CHESS SET20th
CHINESE CARVED BONE CHESS SET20th Century. The figures well carved to depict on each side Chinese Nobles and Court Officials, one side stained brown, the other white, in a silk lined fitted folding inlaid wood case that serves as the board. Height of king piece 5 in. Height of pawns 2.5 in. Open board 24 by 24 in. (Cond: all good, present)
- Fine Chinese carved ivory full
Fine Chinese carved ivory full chess set with unique puzzle ball stem support figures (32)
- Chinese carved ivory chess set
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.
- Chinese chess set with carved ivory
Chinese chess set with carved ivory chessmen 20th century; carved ivory Chinese-themed chessmen white and stained-brown ivory in fitted folding board/case king - 4 in. board - 16 in. Sq. open Estimate $ 400-600 Figures - small chips wear; board - scratches paint loss.
- Rare Chinese elephant ivory chess
Rare Chinese elephant ivory chess set early qing dynasty Comprised of thirty-two ivory circular disks, inscribed with corresponding characters, good golden patina, associated box. Disk L: 1 3/4 in. ,500-
- A late 19th/early 20th Century
A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese ''Cantonese'' carved natural ivory and red stained ivory chess set the King and Queen in the form of standing figures of a Mandarin and his wife and with carved pierced ''Puzzle Ball'' pattern bases King 6.75ins (172mm) high Pawns 3.25ins (83mm) high (Puzzle Ball bases to White King and Queen damaged and repaired minor chipping some components and with minor damage)
- *A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprising
*A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprising natural white colored pieces with one half of the set having a tea stain throughout contained in an inlaid wood box opening to a game board. Height of tallest figure 5 inches.
- A Chinese Ivory 'Figural' Chess
A Chinese Ivory 'Figural' Chess Set, Early to Mid 20th Century ?? ??'??'????? One side left natural, the other side stained; the pawns carved as the Eight Immortals tallest height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm
- CHINESE CASED CHESS SET A large
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
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.
- A Chinese Tinted Ivory Chess Set
A Chinese Tinted Ivory Chess Set contained in a lacquered gilt decorated and mother-of-pearl inlaid box opening to become the playing surface the whole set in a later fitted low table. Width of box 22 1/8 inches.
- CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT
CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT AND LACQUERED CASEmid 19th century, chess set (complete) with folding lacquered and gilt wood playing board and 32 carved ivory pieces, white pieces in the form of European rulers and soldiers, red pieces in the form of Chinese rulers and soldiers, in square lacquered and gilt decorated wood case with hinged lid, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.; together with a reproduction image of a Safavid manuscript printed on wood panel, 10-1/2 x 8-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Note: The chess set is accompanied by a letter from the original owner, a Dr. Ruschenberger of Philadelphia, dated Dec. 1894. Before declaring his intentions to gift the set to the recipient, a Dr. Moorehead of Philadelphia, he recounts: "While I was surgeon of the fleet of the East India Squadron on board of the U.S. Flag Ship Plymouth, I purchased in Canton a set of chess playing materials in 1849, under an idea, then in the far off future, they might help to divert some leisure hours of my present retirement days..."?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, chess pieces with a few scattered losses (primarily to pawns' weapons), three red pieces broken off but retained, case with scattered scratches, bumps, and small edge chips, some rubbing and losses to gilt decoration, bottom panel with large crack and separation, playing board with a few cracks and separations throughout; panel with some bumps and paint loss (especially at corners)
- Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set
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 lacquer folding chess
A Chinese lacquer folding chess board inlaid with mother of pearl 19.5ins square x 1.5ins high (open) and red and natural ivory chess set (damaged)
- CHINESE CARVED CHESS SETEarly 20th
CHINESE CARVED CHESS SETEarly 20th Century. Painted red and natural, each side similarly carved to depict figures engaged in a territorial battle. Height of king 4.75 in.
- A Chinese ivory and red stained
A Chinese ivory and red stained ivory part chess set, designed as Imperial families and their courtiers, on puzzle ball stems, the rooks as elephants, kings 17cm high, (missing one red pawn and one white knight)
- (32) Pcs. Chinese Carved Ivory
(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 Chinese Carved Ivory Chess
* A Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set comprising 16 white playing pieces and 16 red playing pieces some bases detached. Height of tallest 5 5/8 inches.
- *A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprised
*A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprised of natural white ivory figures and tea stained figures contained in a fitted and inlaid wood box having games board on the exterior. Height of tallest figure 6 1/8 inches.
- A Cantonese carved wood box, the
A Cantonese carved wood box, the top and sides decorated figures, trees and pagodas, containing a bone chess set
- CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET:
CHINESE CARVED IVORY CHESS SET: Complete set with carved figures on mystery ball. King measures 5'' h. Sold with board / carrying case measures 5'' h. x 18 1/2'' x 9 1/4''.CONDITION: Note scratches to board.
- Chinese export games table, chess
Chinese export games table, chess set: drop leaves, one compartmented drawer, stretcher base with shell and hairy paw feet, top with square section lifted by peg, recessed backgammon area, verso of square is chessboard, black lacquer with gilt decoration of scholars and attendants, buildings, fenced gardens, border of dragons with pearls, 19th century, 30-1/2 x 36-1/2 x 22-1/4 in. with leaves open, surface with cracking and losses to lacquer, heavy wear to gilt on top, chips, molding/skirt at proper right leg off but present ; with Chinese export ivory chess set, complete set of 32 natural and red-dyed carved pieces, figures of emperors, empresses, court officials, elephants, mounted horsemen, foot soldiers, on oval bases, 19th century, 1-3/4 in. to 4-1/8 in., 12 pawns (four red, eight white) lacking halberds, red rook lacking mahout, red queen with separation verso .
- CHINESE CANTON LACQUER GAMES BOARD
CHINESE CANTON LACQUER GAMES BOARD AND BONE CHESS SET
19TH CENTURY the hinged folding board with thirty-two carved bone chess pieces, one side stained redBoard 49cm squared (open)
- A Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set
A Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set with Custom Made Case/Game Board The 32 finely carved ivory figures are cradled inside fitted box with inlaid wood game board; half are in natural color with pigmented accents and the other half are dyed a light brown color. Red and white satin lining in the interior of the box. Covering each side is a silk covered board with red brocade on the outside and a tab and padded blue silk on the underside held in with turn buttons. The case is hinged and has a decorative brass Oriental style lock. Each queen figure and Imperial eunuch is signed. The figural chess pieces range between 2-1/2"T and 5-1/2"T. Case measures apprx. 4-7/8"T x 12"W x 23-7/8"L closed.