Lot 85
  • 85

A fine polychrome ivory Napoleonic chess set probably dieppe, second half 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • height of king 4 in., height of pawn 2 3/4 in.
  • 10 cm; 7 cm
depicting Napoleon versus the Duke of Wellington, in a gilt tooled green leather fitted case, the interior stamped RICOUX/ PARIS.

Catalogue Note

A similar chess set sold Sotheby's, New York, June 16, 2004, lot 3, $19,200.