Sublime noble chess set in precious bone.

Made in Hong Kong in the 1950s

 

The king is 7.9 cm high, the widest base is 3.5 cm and the board is 38 x 38 cm.

The pieces have been meticulously hand-worked and feature remarkable finishes, especially considering their size. The dark pieces have been painted with a coral color that gives them a very subtle, sought-after look.

The white pieces have not been painted, they present their natural aspect, immaculate, sparkling, smooth and opaque natural white.

 

Note that each piece has its own design, and that the white pieces are also different from the coral-colored ones.

The board is in mother-of-pearl-coated wood. The mother-of-pearl gives it its magnificent iridescent appearance. Its squares are decorated with traditional Asian pictorial representations.

 

The game is old but very well preserved, these sets are very rarely found intact.

The pieces are in very good condition, with nothing to declare apart from small, insignificant chips on the base of a bishop and a small lack at the top of a horseman's helmet. These small imperfections can be seen at the end of the series of photos.

The board is also in good condition, with just a few traces of age-related wear and a little damage on one corner, as you can see in the series of photos.

A priceless object due to its rarity, age and material.

 

For shipping, the pieces will be meticulously protected with bubble wrap and completely immobilized.

The board will be fully padded and caulked with numerous cushioning layers, it will then be immobilized in the cardboard.