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FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare 18th century hand carved cycling pot in the form of a Chess rook or castle which holds a period chess set Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, I have never seen another like it, I purchased it from a very fine antiques dealer in the heart of Sweden's old town, it is the only one of its type I have come across, the case is a cylinder jar in the form of a chess rook, it is a work of art on its own, it holds as mentioned a period chess set that is a medium size and carved from hardwood The Chess is wonderfully patinated and looks every bit its circa 240+ years, there are timber losses and paint wear and so it, it really is a wonder it still exists Condition we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished them from top to bottom, there will be some age and use related patina marks as mentioned and as you would expect, Chess set case Height:- 22.75cm Width:- 9.5cm Depth:- 9.5cm Smallest piece Height:- 4cm Width:- 1.4cm Depth:- 1.4cm Largest piece Height:- 6.3cm Width:- 1.8cm Depth:- 1.8cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.94 in (22.7 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823336747352

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