A Set of Anglo-Indian Turned Ivory Backgammon Counters, 19th Century
one side stained green, the other side left natural (30 counters) with two turned 19th century ivory shakers by Calvert (stamped on the underside of the base: CALVERT MAKER 189 FLEET STRt LONDON), and a 19th century patent ivory and silver mounted lidded dice box with two die, in an brown pigskin, silver mounted and watered silk-lined oblong casket by Asprey, London, hallmarks for London, 1928, with gilt stamp: ASPREY LONDON
Counters: 3.7cm diameter
Shakers: 10.3cm high
Dice Box: 4.3cm diameter
Box: 27cm wide
Stock Reference: MJ 1630
Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant ivory (CITES)
Please note that as the chess set contains antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.
