Chess set - malachite and marble

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
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An exquisite heirloom piece! Antique chess set completely hand made in the early part of 1900 in Congo. The contrasting combination of green malachite and white marble makes this set a joy to look at or have strategic battles with family and friends. Each piece is meticulously hand crafted and feels weighty to the touch. All the pieces are intact and comes with a beautiful copper/bronze pot with lid inlaid with camel bone which was made in Morocco possibly from around the same period or later.

This set is truely a work of art where nature meets human artistry. The intricacies in the way the malachite is formed is beautifully brought out in each chess pieces and board. This is sure to make each game a pleasure and a memorable experience to cherish for years to come.

Dimensions:
Chess board: 27/27 cm
Chess pieces: shortest is +-2.5 cm and tallest is 4.5cm
Bone inlaid box: W= 9.5cm/H=6 cm
Total weight: 2.655kg
Weight after packing: 5 kg

*** Secure packing and insured shipping by Belgium post assured***




An exquisite heirloom piece! Antique chess set completely hand made in the early part of 1900 in Congo. The contrasting combination of green malachite and white marble makes this set a joy to look at or have strategic battles with family and friends. Each piece is meticulously hand crafted and feels weighty to the touch. All the pieces are intact and comes with a beautiful copper/bronze pot with lid inlaid with camel bone which was made in Morocco possibly from around the same period or later.

This set is truely a work of art where nature meets human artistry. The intricacies in the way the malachite is formed is beautifully brought out in each chess pieces and board. This is sure to make each game a pleasure and a memorable experience to cherish for years to come.

Dimensions:
Chess board: 27/27 cm
Chess pieces: shortest is +-2.5 cm and tallest is 4.5cm
Bone inlaid box: W= 9.5cm/H=6 cm
Total weight: 2.655kg
Weight after packing: 5 kg

*** Secure packing and insured shipping by Belgium post assured***




Details

Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
35
Material
malachite and marble
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Near mint
Height
27 cm
Width
27 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
BelgiumVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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