A German Ivory Chess Set by Ernst Lauprecht of Berlin, 1930s

one side stained dark brown, the other side left natural, kings surmounted with crosses, queens with crowns,, bishops with mitres, knights as carved horse's heads, rooks as castles, pawns with ball finials, in a simulated dark grey 'crocodile' or 'lizard' hinged presentation case, with gilt-metal clasps, silk retailer's label: Ernst Lauprecht, Berlin W8- Berlin SW 68...Leipzigeszstr. 93...Freidrichastr. 238

King: 6.3 cm high

Pawn: 3.3 cm high

Case: 25.5cm wide, 4.3cm high, 25.5cm deep

Stock Reference: VS 1465

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.