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20thC Indian Silver & Enamel Chess Set With Silk & Velvet Board, Jaipur c.1950

$4,823.08per set
£3,495per setVAT Included
€4,149.65per set
CA$6,652.29per set
A$6,691.23per set
CHF 3,898.79per set
MX$81,522.86per set
NOK 44,838.69per set
SEK 45,995.50per set
DKK 31,015.82per set

About the Item

Vintage mid 20th Century Indian solid silver and hand painted enamel chess set, complete with 32 pieces. Presented in a velvet box with a silk fabric chessboard. One side features blue enamel colour scheme, the other green. The kings and queens are depicted as elephants with howdahs and parasols, adorned with pearl pendants. Bishops are represented by camels, rooks by elephants, knights by horsemen, and pawns as infantry armed with shields and swords. Each base is Hallmarked "B.H.I. Silver" Jaipur, circa 1950's. CONDITION In Great Condition - Minor enamel loss however it is not noticeable. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Box Size Height: 6 cm // 2.36 inches Width: 31 cm // 12.20 inches Depth: 31 cm // 12.20 inches King Size Height: 5 cm // 1.97 inches Width: 3.5 cm // 1.38 inches Depth: 3 cm // 1.18 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 33
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In Great Condition - Minor enamel loss however it is not noticeable. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A001031stDibs: LU1348250228982

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