Auction 155 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

680

An Anglo-Indian chess and backgammon box, Vizagapatam


Estimate

3.500 - 5.000


Session 3

17 December 2025



Description

Of sandalwood, banded with ivory and ebony
The exterior forming a chessboard decorated with black-incised penwork borders, the interior fitted with a backgammon board
With a complete set of turned ivory and ebony chessmen, wooden draughtsmen, two turned shakers and two dice
India, 19th century
(minor losses; slight warping to the lid; signs of use)

8x31x16 cm (fechada)
8x31x32 cm (aberta)


Additional Information

With the cites certificate no. 25PTLX04451C



Closed Auction