A Chinese blue and white dish, Kangxi period (1644-1722). The interior of the dish is finely decorated with two scholars seated and playing chess with an attendant watching within a mountainous landscape. A six-character Jiajing mark on the base within…
A cased Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, late Qing, early 20th century, the complete set comprising twelve natural-coloured pieces and twelve red-stained, finely carved and pierced depicting traditional Chinese emperor, dignitary figures,…
A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, the chess set of stained and natural carved ivory chess pieces, fitted within original hinged box painted as game board. Height 14.5 cm, and smaller (figures)
Large vintage Chinese carved ivory chess set a fine quality set in a satin lined box/playing board. In natural and brown dyed ivory; the pieces are carved in traditional shape. The board is 56 x 56 cm, and the King is 13 cm.
Chinese carved ivory chess set, c.1920, each piece carved with various figures set above a puzzle ball, one side stained, height 8 cm-18.5 cm, together with an inlaid board, 34 cm x 43 cm
Chinese carved ivory chess set, each piece carved with sword wielding figures and elephants above a puzzle ball base, one side natural, the other stained yellow, height 14 cm (King) and 8 cm (rook), with original board with fitted and padded interior, 48…
Vintage Chinese carved ivory chess set & case a total of 32 well carved ivory chess pieces, included in a lined box of two sections, consolidating to a full size chess board, 44 x 44 cm
Chinese carved wood chess board & pieces including, folding carved wood box, opening to decorative chess board, 46 cm, square, extended, with 2 drawers, containing full sets of 16 each carved stone pieces.
Two miniature vintage ivory chess sets, mid 20th century, Oriental and Eastern travelling sets housed in hinged parquetry chess board boxes, height 6.5 cm, and smaller
A Chinese export lacquered combination chess board/domino board and a collection of chess pieces and Dominos, 19th century and later, the chess board hinged to the centre, painted to the interior with a dominos board, including two boxes of dominos and a…
Opera glasses, mantilla hair comb, three jewellery boxes, Chinese scent bottle, commemorative medallions and Herend porcelain dish, assorted carved stone chess pieces (damaged), (13 items), the scent bottle 9.5 cm high
Large & impressive Chinese carved ivory chess set, each piece carved from ivory and depicting traditional Chinese figures, one side stained brown, the other of natural colour, the Kings and queens modelled as emperors and empresses, all carved on double…
A Chinese carved ivory figural chess set a red stained and natural ivory chess set, each finely carved as a Chinese warrior or member of Chinese court. 32 pieces, some loose parts. Height: 10.5 cm (King)
Chinese export carved ivory King George III figural chess set, produced Canton region early 19th century, featuring George III and Queen Charlotte versus the Qing Emperor and Empress. The Chinese side stained green and overpainted kingfisher blue, the…
Antique Chinese carved ivory set chess pieces including natural colour and red dyed pieces, some small losses, all included in a good Chinese wood box with sliding cover. .
A Chinese ivory games set and lacquer board, in original black lacquer and gilt folding case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, consisting of chess and backgammon with two dice cups and two sets of rival mandarins and their consorts intricately carved in detail…
A Chinese antique ivory chess set, in natural and red staining. Carved in costumes representing the Ming and Qing dynasties, each piece raised on octagonal lozenge shaped bases. Tallest piece H.13.5 cm. Slight losses.
19th century Anglo-Indian ivory chess pieces & book intricately carved and based on an Old English style however probably carved in India and are Chinese in manner the pieces turned and delicately carved from ivory and the darker pieces coloured a reddish…
Boxed Chinese ceramic chess set painted red wood box with dragon decoration, opening to painted and decorated chess board, and fitted sections for ceramic chess pieces, length 41 cm, box.)
A Chinese Cantonese ivory figural chess set, a red-stained and natural ivory chess set, each finely carved as a member of the Chinese court or warrior, on lotus-shaped bases, the emperor and empress enthroned, the knights and pawns mounted soldiers. 32…
An early 20th century Chinese finely carved ivory chess set, each piece on an octagonal carved plinth base, one set stained red. Height of the king 9 cm
A Chinese fine carved ivory chess set with playing board mid 20th century the set is ivory and coloured ivory the back playing pieces are carved as matched pairs the pawns are individually carved depicting figures on horseback, mythical lions and various…
A vintage Chinese carved ivory chess set. Republic era, mid 20th century. The set comprising warrior pawns, scholars and Emperor and Empress figures, with a linen covered folding playing board and set within the original cotton covered box with bone…
A Chinese carved soapstone mountain, utilising the natural arching shape of the amber coloured stone and relief carved with figures playing chess in a pavilion and traditional landscape setting, with a fitted timber stand. Height 9 cm. (on stand)
A good c.1900 carved and turned ivory chess set, one side red stained, the other plain, each piece with a pedestal base, fine turned multiple layered detail, the rooks, bishops and knights with carved highlights, minor attention required, housed in a…
A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century the white king and queen modelled posssibly as George III and Queen Charlotte, the red stained figures modelled as Imperial rulers, the bishops as mandarins, the knights on horseback, the…
Fine Chinese Wucai porcelain brushpot Kangxi of cylindrical form, decorated with scholars in leisurely pursuit playing chess, calligraphy and playing Qin musical instrument in a garden setting, countersunk base with six character Kangxi mark
A Chinese lidded cinnabar box. Modern era, of compressed ovoid form with a slightly extended low domed lid, ornately relief carved with scenes of gentleman playing chess upon a diaper ground, interspersed with flora between ruyi and lappet borders,…
A pair of zitan wood boxes, rectangular shape with sliding tops, each enclosing Chinese chess pieces. The chess pieces of squat circular shape engraved to one side with calligraphy and the reverse with a sinuous dragon, either in red or black. 19 cm x 13…
An old Chinese red and plain finely carved ivory chess set, complete with 32 pieces, the emperor and warrior figures carved in costumes representing the empire of the Ming and Qing, the bishops as elephants, the knights on horseback, minor damage.…