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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.

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Antique chess pieces from the United Kingdom, dating to around 1850–1900, carved from bone with natural and cochineal red dyed sides, largest piece 8 cm, in good condition.

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Beautiful antique chess pieces around 1900
Wonderful collector's set
Barleycorn style
Hand-turned from bone, one side natural and the other side dyed with cochineal red pigment
These pieces were very popular in the early 19th century
The set has some flaws (see photos)
Not at all distracting and repairable
Beautiful sturdy large chess pieces
The largest piece is 8 cm
Insured shipping from the Netherlands

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