Fine turned & carved chess set , one side in ivory the other in horn. A superb example of this type with detailed carved knights as horses heads with muzzle armour , kings & queens with pierced carved crowns, bishops with carved mitres tops, rooks as slender detailed carved turrets.

This set originates from the master craftsmen of Vizagapatam a port which is located in the north of the Coromandel Coast in India. Vizagaptam developed from the late 17th century a cabinet making industry which drew artisans from the Kasmali caste who used thier ancient skills of ivory carving and inlay to western furniture forms. The industry blossomed through the 18th century and remained one of the major exporters of fine work through to the early 20th century.

Sets of this type turned & carved in horn are usually of cruder carving due to horns less pliant proporties, the knights heads of a higher standard than the norm.

Kings 4.25" / 11cm Tall

2600 GBP (Great British Pounds for currency convertion click link below)

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