English Ivory Playing Set by J Barr Circa 1860-80   
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Fine turned & carved ivory chess set one side stained red other side left natural. White king with makers label to reverse 'J.BARR IVORY TURNER 69. LONGACRE AND AT THE ROYAL PANOPTICIAN'. Kings & queens with maltese crosses, bishops with open mitres, knights as fine carved horses heads, rooks as monobloc towers. Interesting set from a less well known maker.


Kings 3" / 7.6cm tall


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