Fine English Ivory Playing Set     Circa 1830-40  
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Fine turned & carved Ivory Chess set one side stained red other side left natural. Kings & Queens with pierced petal galleries, knights as fine carved horses heads, rooks as monobloc towers.

This Pattern is often attributed to John Calvert, a Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, established from 1795 untill the mid 19th century.

Kings 3.25" / 8.4cm tall

Set in excellent condition.


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