
19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Timber Box
Chess: an antique Chinese carved ivory set in later timber box, 19th century, the Kings 10.5 cm high

Mid 20th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Original Box
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)

Vintage Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set with Satin Box
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 Ivory Chess Set with Satin Lined Box
Chinese carved ivory chess set a fine quality set in a satin lined box/playing board. The King is 8 cm.

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Foldout Board
A Chinese foldout chess board containing complete set of early carved figural ivory pieces board size 46 cm x 46 cm

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Mahogany Caddy
A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory chess set, some pieces faulted. The king 10 cm high. Contained in an early 19th century mahogany tea caddy.

1950s Chinese Ivory Chess Set, 13 cm Height
A vintage Chinese well carved ivory chess set, c1950s, largest piece height 13 cm

Chinese Ivory Chess Set, 20th Century
A Chinese ivory chess set (32 pieces), early to mid 20th century, the tallest 15.5 cm

Carved Ivory Chess Set with Puzzle Ball Figures
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

Carved Ivory Chess Set with Sword-Wielding Figures
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…

Mid-century Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Board
Chinese carved ivory chess set mid 20th century, with the board.. Tallest piece 17 cm

Chinese Chess Set with Ivory and Sandalwood Pieces
Chinese inset wood chess board box with inset wood playing board to lid, opening to sets of carved ivory and sandalwood playing pieces. Width 43 cm

Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Case
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 Set with Stone Pieces
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.

Carved Ivory Chinese Chess Set - 51cm Diameter
An early Chinese chess board set with carved ivory pieces, diameter 51 cm x 51 cm

19th Century Whalebone Chess Set with Chinese Inscription
An antique whalebone chess set in wooden box with Chinese ownership inscription, 19th century, the Kings 9 cm high

Miniature Vintage Ivory Chess Sets in Parquetry Boxes
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

Chinese Export Lacquered Chess and Domino Board with Pieces
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…

Assorted Collectibles: Opera Glasses, Scent Bottle, Jewellery and More
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

Chinese Ivory and Bone Chess Set with Fitted Box
A Chinese carved ivory and bone chess set 32 pieces with fitted box with external chess board. Height 9 cm (King)

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Traditional Figures
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…

Antique Chinese Ivory Chess Set, Incomplete with Faults
Incomplete antique Chinese ivory puzzle ball chess set, stained red and white, 29 pieces, with faults

Chinese Ivory Figural Chess Set
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)

Ceramic Chinese Chess Set with Drawer Storage
Chinese chess board with pieces ceramic inset chess board, with pieces in two drawers.

Chinese Ivory Chess Set Depicting King George III vs Qing Emperor
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…

Chinese Carved Chess Set with Painted Ceramic Board
Chinese carved wood chess board & pieces wood case, opening to painted ceramic board, with 2 drawers of ceramic pieces. Width 46 cm.

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Box
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. .

Chinese Ivory Games Set with Lacquer Board
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…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming and Qing Costumes
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.

Anglo-Indian Ivory Chess Set with Book
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…

Mid 20th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set
A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, tallest 13 cm high

Chinese Ivory Chess Set under Glass Dome
A Chinese ivory chess set, mounted on a board under a glass dome.

Wucai Chess Pot and Blue White Plate
A Chinese Wucai pot with chess scene and a blue and white porcelain plate, 20th century, the pot 14 cm high

Golden Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Leather Board
Chinese ivory chess set with gold embossed leather top 20th century gold embossed leather chess board

Chinese Dragon Ceramic Chess Set in Red Wood Box
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.)

Chinese Ivory Chess Set and Board (1950s)
A Chinese carved ivory chess set and playing board c.1950's King, height 10.2 cm playing board: 45.5 x 45.5 cm

Chinese Ivory Chess Set, Qing Dynasty
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…

Traditional Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Box
Chinese carved and stained ivory chess set, carve din the form of traditional figures, with box

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Figural Pieces
Late 19th century Chinese stained ivory chess set the pieces of figural form standing on puzzle ball bases (some faults)

Red Lacquer Chinese Chess Set with Metal Handles and Lock
A Chinese chess set in red lacquer Carry case with metal handles and Lock, Republic period, with composition chessmen, length 40 cm, width 20 cm

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Warrior Emperor and Empress
Boxed Chinese carved ivory chess set the large pieces carved as warrior emperor, empress and court attendants

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Octagonal Bases
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

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Playing Board
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…

Chinese Chess Set in Fabric Case from Dr. Valentine's Collection
A fabric fitted cased Chinese chess set, board folded: 8 x 32 x 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Cream and Green Oriental Chess Set from Dr. Valentine's Collection
Oriental chess pieces in cream and green, King: 12.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Folding Board and Box
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…

Carved Soapstone Mountain with Chess Players and Landscape
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)

Antique Ivory Chess Set in Chinese Lacquered Case
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…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Presentation Box (9 words)
A Chinese carved white and stained ivory chess set in presentation box. Purchased in Hong Kong 1969.

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Fitted Case
A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set in a fitted case opening to form the chess board, early 20th century, the largest piece 12 cm high

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Silk Lined Box
Chinese ivory chess set in fitted silk lined games box. Mid 20th century

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set
A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, 19th century, the tallest piece 17 cm high

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Imperial and Royal Figures
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…

Kangxi Wucai Porcelain Brushpot with Scholars and Garden Scene
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

Antique Chinese Stained Ivory Chess Set (26 Pieces)
26 early stained ivory Chinese chess pieces. Some chips/losses etc, c.1930s. Wt. 240 (total)

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set
Antique 19th century Chinese export carved ivory, complete chess set, circa 1870's

Chinese Rosewood Chess Table with Dragon Pedestal
An early 20th Chinese carved rosewood chess table on tripod base, with marble inlay and dragon pedestal. Dimensions 76 x 55 cm.

Chinese Blanc de Chine Chess Players Group
A 17th/18th century Chinese blanc de chine group of chess game Players

Cinnabar Box with Chess Scene Carvings
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,…

Kangxi blue and white jar with chess-playing ladies
Small Chinese blue and white jar, Kangxi period, painted with ladies playing a chess game. Height 10 cm

Bone Chinese Chess Set in Blue Box
Chinese chess set: each piece individually carved in bone, housed in a fitted blue cloth covered box. Mid 20th century. VG condition.

Zitan Chess Boxes with Dragon Engraved Pieces
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…

Exquisite Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Lacquered Case
Chinese carved stained ivory chess set in export lacquer case/ board with gilt decoration

Oriental Chess & Backgammon Set with Carved Timber Board
Vintage oriental chess set with backgammon board inside, carved timber board and playing pieces

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming and Qing Empires
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.…

Chinese Hardstone Chess Set, Grey and Cream, Complete
Chinese carved hardstone chess set, dark grey and cream. Complete in 32 pce's

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming Imperial Court Figures
A Chinese boxed ivory chess set in carved ivory, 19th century or Republic, carved in the form of the Ming Imperial court, each side with Emperor, his Consort, noble advisers, or bishops, mounted warriors as knights, the rooks in the form of Buddhist lions…

Enamelled Chinese Zun with Scholarly Scenes
A large Chinese enamelled vessel, zun, after Wang Youtang, of globular form flanked by two 'Beast' handles, painted in enamel on two sides with two groups of scholars, one playing chess and the other examining a painting, each side accompanied by two…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Box, 1960
A set of carved ivory chessmen in box, Chinese, circa 1960, King 16 cm high

Elaborate Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Intricate Carvings
A Chinese ivory chess set white and stained ivory pieces all elaborately carved and engraved with patterned robes. Some signed.

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Timber Box
Chinese carved ivory chess set consisting of 24 individually carved pieces in timber box

Chinese Ivory Chess Set and Lacquered Games Box
A set of Chinese carved ivory chess pieces and an antique Chinese lacquered games box, the set comprising twelve natural-coloured pieces and twelve red-stained (one pawn replaced with an associated chequer piece); the exterior of the games box with black…

Famille Rose Vase with Scholars in Landscape
A Chinese famille rose vase, late Qing or Republic, painted with scholars in a bamboo landscape, the figures grouped into three, indulging in the 'Four Arts'; chess, the zither, calligraphy and painting, the neck inscribed with a short paragraph dedicated…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming Imperial Court Figures
A Chinese boxed chess set in carved ivory, 19th early 20th century, finely carved in the form of the Ming Imperial court, each side with Emperor, his Consort, noble advisers,or bishops, mounted warriors as knights, the rooks in the form of elephants…

Chinese Blue & White Jar with Court Ladies & Animals
A Chinese blue and white jar-poss, 18th/ 19th century, the body painted in two large panels of court ladies enjoying the four arts; the zither, painting, calligraphy and chess, in a garden surrounded pavilion, two unglazed animal-mask handles, missing lid…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Folding Case
A large cased Chinese carved ivory chess set 20th century, the case folding into two sections with a chequered playing surface to top, fitted to the interior with a satin lined storage area containing thirty two chess pieces, each piece individually…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Folding Silk Lined Box
Ivory carved Chinese chess set in a folding timber silk lined box

Chinese Noble Chess Set with Fitted Case
Ivory carved chess set of Chinese nobility, in a fitted case. Height of tallest 15.5 cm

Hand-carved Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Fitted Box
Chinese carved ivory chess set, all pieces hand carved with artist signature to the base of major pieces, fitted box which extends to become, the board. Width 30 cm. Length 61 cm. Height 13 cm

Zitan Melon Chess Boxes with Matching Covers
Pair of zitan patinated Chinese chess ?Weichi? boxes of melon form with matching covers, approx 15 cm deep

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Table
Chinese carved ivory chess set. Complete set of 32 pieces housed in padded drawers, complete with chess table.

Antique Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Beakers
A Chinese carved red and natural ivory chess set. 19th century with two games beakers

Antique Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Beakers
An antique Chinese carved red and natural ivory chess set. 19th century 48 x 30 x 12 cm with two games beakers

Chinese Carved Chess Set with Horse and Elephant Figures
Chess board cased Chinese carved figured chess set with horses and elephant figures. Complete.