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Mother Of Pearl Chess

Chinese Export Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Chess Board from 19th with a Table
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese Export lacquered and mother-of-pearl chess board from 19th with a table carved wood stand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood

Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables

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Hardwood

Moorish Mother of Pearl Games Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Moorish mother of pearl inlaid games table, likely Syrian. Table includes chess board (on
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Moorish Mother of Pearl Games Table
Moorish Mother of Pearl Games Table
H 33 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany, Cocobolo & Mother-of-Pearl Game Box
Located in New York, NY
mother-of-pearl dots (also embedded along the bottom apron), an asymmetrically curved 5-compartment
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20th Century American Victorian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fine antique Asian game set black lacquer and etched mother of pearl inlay chess and backgammon set.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl. Handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop Measures: 19.63
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Lovely Antique circa 1900 Hardstone & Marble Inlaid Chess Table Stunning Colours
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Marble, hard stone, and mother of pearl
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Middle Eastern Damascus Inlaid Card Chess Backgammon Game Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
panels of various exotics including brilliant mother of pearl and precious woods. The swivel top rotates
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Game Tables

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Syrian Moorish Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Wooden Game Board Box
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic design and gorgeous craftsmanship. The board/box is made of various wood, mother-of
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Rare William IV Hardwood Occasional Table with Brown Leather Chess Games Top
Located in GB
have made. The table has mother of pearl embossed handles, hand carved lion hairy paw feet and is of
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Antique 1830s English William IV Game Tables

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Boho Chic Style Syrian 20th Century Artesian Inlaid Veneer Games Table
Located in London, GB
different inlays and geometric designs, sometimes using mother of pearl or bone for affect, perhaps
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Antique Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Game Tables

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Bone, Hardwood

Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl. Handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

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Located in London, GB
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Located in Southampton, GB
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Syrian Games Table
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Mother-of-Pearl

Syrian Games Table
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Moroccan bone and Mother-of-Pearl inlay in typical Moroccan/Syrian design. Top opens as envelope to
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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moorish Style Inlaid Game Table
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Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
A Persian marquetry rectangular games table for cards, chess, chequers and backgammon - folding top
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Mother Of Pearl Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.