No. 101216971

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Chess set - malachite and marble
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€ 270
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Chess set - malachite and marble

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***

No. 101216971

Sold
Chess set - malachite and marble

Chess set - malachite and marble

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***




Final bid
€ 270
Elena Napoleone
Expert
Estimate  € 350 - € 400

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