English

circa 1830 - 1840

Rare early 19th century Regency period chess box.

The papier mâché box with sliding top is decorated throughout with oriental figures, birds and flowers. The sliding top opens to reveal a crisply carved set of red and white bone chess pieces. The sets are complete.

Dimensions

Height 7.00cm (2.76 inches)

Width 16.50cm (6.5 inches)

Depth 10.00cm (3.94 inches)

Stock No: 19038