Chess, Playing Cards & Games

Auction 17975
London, Knightsbridge
19 May 2010, starting at 13:00 BST.
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Auction highlights

A "Pepys" ivory chess set, Vizagapatam, India, circa 1800,
Sold for £13,200 inc. premium
A "Pepys" ivory chess set, Vizagapatam, India, circa 1800,
Vizagapatam board
Sold for £6,600 inc. premium
An Indian-Export rosewood and ivory inlaid and penwork decorated games board/box, Vizagapatam, early 19th century,
A Staunton "Club Size" ivory chess set, Jaques, London,
Sold for £6,000 inc. premium
A Staunton "Club Size" ivory chess set, Jaques, London,
Spanish Pulpit set
Sold for £5,040 inc. premium
A "Spanish Pulpit" bone chess set, England or Russia, 18th century,

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A "Burmese Pattern" ivory chess set, Canton, early/mid 19th century,
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A "Burmese Pattern" ivory chess set, Canton, early/mid 19th century,
Estimate:
£500 - 700
US$ 760 - 1,100
€590 - 820
A "Tigers and Goats" cast metal game, Tibet, 20th century,
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A "Tigers and Goats" cast metal game, Tibet, 20th century,
Sold for £24 inc. premium
A Chinese Export ivory figural chess set, Canton, circa 1820,
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243Y
A Chinese Export ivory figural chess set, Canton, circa 1820,
Sold for £420 inc. premium
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244*
A wooden figural chess set and leather board/box, Mongolia, late 20th century,
Sold for £96 inc. premium
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245*
An amusing "toy" figural chess set on a Roman theme, Brazil, late 20th century,
Sold for £144 inc. premium
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