English “Fleur de Lys” Chess Set, 19th century

A Fine English Ivory Chess set, 19th century

one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings with pierced crowns and surmounted with Maltese crosses, queens with Fleur de Lys, bishops with open split mitres, knights as horses’ heads, rooks as raised turrets with brickwork, pawns with baluster knops and ball finials

King: 10cm high

Pawn: 4.3cm high

Stock Reference: MM 1524

Provenance: Major British Chess Collection

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.