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Knight chess piece
Human figure armed with spear, seated on a horse; pedestal base with unusual style of decoration around base; figure unscrews just above base; figure unscrews just above base
King ?, General ? chess piece
Dish piece, flat sides; picture on front and back done in red stain
Rook chess piece
Nude human figure; standing holding a lance in one hand, a flag in the other, both flag and spear are removable; an irregular-shaped 8-sided base
Rook chess piece
Highly decorated elephant, trunk curving to the left; on elephant's back sits a human figure, behind which sits a small tower; Oval base
Queen chess piece
Seated female figure holding fan in left hand wearing an unusual hat; smiling expression
Knight chess piece
Human figure seated on camel, holding rein in left hand and staff in right; camel in walking stance; rider wearing a brimmed hat
Knight chess piece
Human figure wearing a hat, seated on a horse; horse in walking stance; irregular-shaped oval base; carving not very detailed
Bishop chess piece
Lightweight; rectangular-shaped, seems to be a hut of some sort; roof made up of tiers
Pawn chess piece
Crouched human figure, holding its knees, appears to be nude; not much detail
King chess piece
Large elephant carrying three human figures; 'driver' is seated on elephant's head; two other figures seated on elephant's back in a covered howdah
King chess piece
A non-living figure, crown on top; carved and turned; a baluster stand which features a carved, pierced and undercut knop; unscrews just above base
Knight chess piece
Human Figure seated on a horse; Horse's left front leg is elevated; rider wears a hat and cross-hatched pants
King chess piece
An elephant carrying 3 human figures sitting in elaborate howdahs with double domes and projecting awnings held by two inclined poles; One figure sits atop elephant's head, the other two are behing him and elevated slightly
Bishop chess piece
An upright mouse wearing a bishop's hat, holding a staff; wearing a red scarf; lathe-turned base ; Red Paint; Glass Beads
Queen chess piece
Non-living figure, crown on top; carved and turned; baluster stand which features a carved and pierced undercut knop; unscrews just above base
Rook chess piece
Wide elephant carrying a seated human figure; Rider hunched over slightly, appears to be partially nude
Queen chess piece
Intricately carved standing human figure; Left arm down at side holding a fan, right arm bent holding cloth; spool-shaped base
Queen chess piece
Upright human female figure (representing European royalty); Right arm bent, holding a cross; Left arm at side holding cloth; figure wearing a crown; Rectangular-shaped 8-sided base
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure elaborately dressed; Right arm bent holding a fan, left arm bent holding a cloth; Concentric ball base
Queen chess piece
Human figure seated in a chair; Bent right arm holding a fan, bent left arm holding cloth; figure dressed in robe
Bishop chess piece
Seated human figure, has a long beard and a long braid down the back; left arm holding fan, right arm resting on lap
King chess piece
Standing human figure wearing crown; Right arm bent holding a sceptre, left arm bent (hand not visible); Figure's robe has a teardrop-like pattern
King chess piece
Crowned human bust to the chest; Fixed at the closed base of a circular gallery that extends halfway up its height; Gallery is finished with an upright row of leaves; Crown unscrews
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a strand of beads; Two tassels hanging from waist at right side; Right arm bent slightly more than left; Holding a staff with both hands
Bishop chess piece
Bust of a human figure (profile) from chest and up; wearing a tall hat and earrings
Rook chess piece
A ship with two masts and four sails; A flag atop each mast; A flag at rear of boat
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure depiction European religious figure; Wears bishop's hat and robe; Left arm dangling at side, right arm bent holding inverted staff ; Red Stain
King chess piece
Masked devil dancer in crouched position; Right arm bent holding a dagger, left arm resting on left leg; Flat, plain base
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure, wearing headdress and a robe; Right arm bent and crossed over chest; Left arm at left side clutching robe
Bishop chess piece
Human figure, bust (from chest up); Bust fixed at the closed base of a circlar gallery which extends halfway up its height; Gallery is finished with a row of upright leaves; Face has a stern expression with large eyes ; Brown stain
Bishop chess piece
A water buffalo with head bent down; Very large horns; Black/dark brown base, white figure ; Black stain
Bishop chess piece
Crouching mouse, wearing bishop's headdress; Holding a staff with both hands ; White stoneware; Brown paint
White Stoneware chess piece
Standing female figure, wearing crown and robe; left hand on hip, right arm bent slightly holding a sceptre; tassels hanging from waist ; White stoneware
Knight chess piece
A crouching mouse wearing a pointed hat; both arms bent, hands under chin; Right hand holding a sword, left hand holding a flag; Uneven brown-flecked trim around circular base ; Grey stoneware
Bishop chess piece
A crouching tiger, tail curved over back; Snarling expression; Mane flattened along back
Queen chess piece
Non-living (abstract) figure; Consists of three well-defined middle sections, a crown and base
Rook chess piece
Human figure wearing a hat, standing atop a small 'brick' tower; Figure holding a flag with both hands; Small spikes protrude from side of tower; Flag is removable
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure (female) in an elaborate costume; Right arm bent, flower in hand; Left hand holding cloth
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure; Right arm bent, holding a spear in hand; Figure wearing a military tunic, cape and headdress; Walrus ivory
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure (female); Right arm bent, a curved spear in hand; Figure wearing a cape and crown with a large cross on top; cross unscrews, spear is removable ; Green stain
Pawn chess piece
Human figure standing upright; Holding a spear in left hand; Right arm extended; Wearing a cape and hat; Walrus ivory
Rook chess piece
Two human figures seated atop a black elephant; Driver seated on elephant's head, 2nd figure seated behind and slightly elevated; Irregularly oval-shaped base ; Red, black, white paint
King chess piece
Non-living (abstract) figure with a finely carved crown; middle section also finely carved (4-petal flowers) and is flowerpot-shaped; bottom section is bulb-shaped; base can be unscrewed
Bishop chess piece
Bust (shoulders and up) of a human figure, stern expression; wearing a large hat with cross on top; crosshatched pattern on shoulders; stand unscrews under bust
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure wearing a large hat; Lathe-turned stand; Unscrews at two places on stand
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure wearing a tall feathered hat with a brim; Figure attains profile pose; Stand unscrews at two places ; Red paint
Chessman chess piece
Seated human figure; Carving not very detailed; Figure appears to be stretching its neck outward ; Black/brown stain
Rook chess piece
A seven-level tower with a bear's head coming out of the top; bear can be seen from shoulder's and up ; Light brown stain; Fruitwood
Pawn chess piece
A seated bear with arms extended in front, paws pointed down; Base is a darker brown than the bear ; Light and dark brown stains; Fruitwood
Knight chess piece
A bear seated on a horse of which only the neck and up are visible; Bear's arms are extended outward, paws pointed down ; Light brown stain; Fruitwood
Bishop chess piece
Seated bear, left arm extended outward, paw pointing down; right arm holding a staff; bear's head is turned and cocked slightly to the left ; Light brown stain; Fruitwood
King chess piece
A seated bear wearing a crown and collar; left arm extended, paw pointing downward; Right arm bent, holding a sceptre in hand; Base is darker brown than the bear ; Light and dark brown stain; Fruitwood
Queen chess piece
Standing bear wearing a crown and dress; right arm bent, paw clenched facing outward; left arm bent slightly ; Light and dark brown stains; Fruitwood
Knight chess piece
Bust of horse from neck up fixed at the closed base of a circular gallery; gallery is finished with an upright row of leaves; stand can be unscrewed
King chess piece
Small human figure, standing with arms crossed over chest; 3/4 length military jacket; standing atop a pedestal base
Queen chess piece
Standing female figure wearing a long dress; right arm bent, left arm hanging by her side; standing atop a pedestal base
King chess piece
Clear glass, abstract figure (non-figurative); narrow, baluster shape; cross onttop
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece, opaque white; Three distinct middle sections plus base and crown; Baluster shape
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure (chest and up) wearing a miter; frowning expression, arms not visible; base unscrews in two places ; Brown stain
Queen chess piece
Bust of human figure (chest and up); Figure wearing crown and earrings, cropped hair; arms not carved; base unscrews in two places ; Red Stain
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure (chest and up); figure wearing earrings, has a wide nose and cropped hair; figure's back relatively flat; base unscrews in two places ; Red Stain
Knight chess piece
Bust a human seated on horse (horse seen from midsection and up, rider from ankles and up); rider's right hand in pocket, left holding horse's mane; base unscrews in two places ; Red Stain
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure wearing a high-collared jacket; arms not carved, hair tied up at back; base unscrews at two places
Pawn chess piece
Human head atop a carved column; figure wearing a tall hat; large eyes ; Brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Bust of a human figure (from chest up); wearing a tall miter; cross-hatched pattern on hat and cloak
Knight chess piece
Human military figure sitting on a rearing horse; sword in right hand, rein in left hand; long cape is pleated in back; Walrus ivory
Knight chess piece
Military figure seated on a horse (forelegs raised); rider's sword in right hand, rein in left; cape is long, plain at back; Walrus ivory
Rook chess piece
Circular tower with four arches. Tiny figure in centre of tower resembles a pawn. Flag atop tower. Unscrews in four places.
King chess piece
Figure seated on throne, wearing crown, legs crossed at ankles; right hand balancing sceptre (?) on knee; small attendant to left of main figure; Walrus ivory
Queen chess piece
Standing female figure wearing a pleated skirt; right hand clasped, resting on chest; left hand holding a fan, arm down at side
Rook chess piece
An emaciated lion perched atop a gnarled tree; lion has a fierce expression, head lowered down, ribs are showing; turned base
Chessman chess piece
Standing figure with a long moustache and beard; wearing a black hat and spats; left hand in pocket, right hand in 'watch pocket'
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece, carved and turned; sphere at top of piece; middle section is sunflower-shaped; base unscrews in two places ; Red Stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster stem; Flower shaped piece at middle section and at top, edges curled over; unscrews in three places
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a sunflower-shaped piece, mounted on a baluster stand; carved and turned; base unscrews in two places, horse's head can be pulled off
Rook ? chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; cylindrical, dull point at top; spool-shaped, curves in slightly at the middle ; Green stain
King ? chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; base shaped like a semi-circle, top is also, but smaller; underside of base curves inward slightly
Queen ? chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; base shaped like a semi-circle, so is top but smaller; underside of base curves inward slightly ; Green stain
Knight chess piece
Human figure in a blue tunic seated on a brownish-red horse; left hand grasping horse's mane, right resting on leg; horse's left foreleg is raised
King chess piece
Human figure seated on a lion; rider's hands holding animal's ears; animal's mouth open, snarling
Chessman chess piece
Draught-style turned disk with a carved picture (chinaman) at center; background diapered in a pierced design; other side depicts a large many-petalled flower
Chessman chess piece
Draught style turned disk with carved picture (chinese woman holding fan) in the centre; backgroud has pierced design; bottom side has a many-petalled flower design ; Red dye
Chessman chess piece
Draught-style turned disk with a carved picture (military chinaman holding gun) in the centre; background a pierced design; underside depicts a many-petalled flower ; Red dye
Chessman chess piece
Draught-style turned disk with a carved picture (Elephant) at centre underside depicts a many-petalled flower; background is a pierced design
Chessman chess piece
Draught-style turned disk with a carved picture at centre (dragon); background is a pierced design; underside depicts a many-petalled flower
Bishop chess piece
Standing figure holding a cup with both hands; robe draped over left shoulder; wearing a small cap (black and red with bronze trim)
Chessman ? chess piece
Figure, caricature of Napoleon, head slightly disproportional; arms folded across chest; figure mounted standing on a crown
Knight chess piece
Mustachioed man wearing a hat seated on a horse; left hand on rein, right arm bent; horse covered by blanket, right foreleg is bent slightly
Bishop chess piece
Camel carrying on its back a man and a drum on either side; rider's nose is large and pointed, he wears a red hat; notched, oval base which curves to the side
Pawn chess piece
Standing figure wearing a notched hat, knee-high boots; both arms are bent at the waist; diagonal markings across chest and back seem to indicate a strap; irregular-shaped base
Queen chess piece
An elephant carrying on its back a human figure in a howdah covered by an umbrella; a mahout sits upon elephant's head ; Green stain
Queen chess piece
A decorative elephant carrying a figure in a howdah on its back; on elephant's head sits a mahout; elephant's trunk curves to left; both riders wear hats
Queen chess piece
Human figure, very primitively carved; right leg crossed over left at ankle; wearing a robe which is cut diagonally at bottom; both arms bent, right arm slightly more
King chess piece
Standing human figure, primitive looking, wearing crown; both arms bent up to chest; cross-hatched pattern on his torso; right leg crossed over left at ankle
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract piece, non-figurative piece; notched sphere-shaped atop a cylindrical piece
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract piece, non-figurative; carved and turned, notched at top; slightly hourglass-shaped
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; notched semi-circle to cylindrical piece
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; notched sphere atop a cylindrical piece
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; sphere-shaped piece atop a cylindrical piece
Rook chess piece
Tower figure with eight windows and a doorway passing from one side through to the other; a large flag tops the tower; unscrews at base and under flag ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Tower figure (fretted carvings of birds and flowers); a large flag tops the tower; unscrews at base and under flag
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a carved and turned pedestal base; horse is adorned with carved beads; unscrews at base and at head
Rook chess piece
Elephant carrying a human figure wearing a hat; cross-hatched pattern on top of elephant's head and back, and rider's pants; elephant's trunk and tail both touching base; oval base
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; inlaid stained decoration; mushroom-shaped ; Blue stain
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; inlaid stained decoration; mushroom-shaped ; Red stain
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; inlaid stained decoration; mushroom-shaped ; Red stain
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; inlaid stained decoration ; Red stain
Chessman chess piece
Moslem abstract, non-figurative piece; inlaid stained decoration ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a hat and kimono; a braid down the back that reaches approx. to knees; face has a smiling expression ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Decorated elephant carrying on its back a small tower and a mahout on its head; driver holds a whip (?) in right hand; atop of tower sits a small shack and a flag; tower and flag can be pulled out ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a miter and long robes; left arm bent across chest; figure has a beard and long moustache
Knight chess piece
Rearing horse carrying a human figure on its back (a soldier); rider's right arm curled over head and right hand holding a dagger; horse's tail attached to base ; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Human figure in fighting stance wearing a tunic and helmet with chin strap; left arm holding a shield, right arm at side holding a curved dagger ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Draught-style turned disk with carved picture (chinaman with long beard) in the centre; background is a pierced design; underside depicts a many- petalled flower
Pawn chess piece
Disk, with sides bulging outward slightly; red trim encircles green markings
Pawn chess piece
Carved and turned, baluster stem, non-figurative piece; lower section is pulley-shaped; small sphere mounted atop piece; smooth texture
Chessman chess piece
Non-figurative piece, opaque, cylindrical; has a pearly appearance; horizontal slits on sides; two wedge-shaped pieces cut off of top
Chessman chess piece
Non-figurative piece, clear, cylindrical; horizontal slits cut on both sides; two wedge-shaped pieces cut off of top
Pawn chess piece
Military figure standing, left arm bent in front of him, right arm bent at side; wearing a tunic and a soldier's helmet; pedestal base with carved flowers; unscrews above base and beneath man ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Military figure seated on horse whose forelegs are raised slightly; horse's tail attached to base; man holds horse's rein in left hand; base unscrews in two places
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure (religious) wearing a long robe, head-dress; mounted on carved pedestal base (flowers carved into it); base unscrews in two places ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Decorated elephant carrying a mahout on its neck, a tower and flag on its back; driver's arms folded over his chest, he sits on his knees; elephant's trunk curves to left; pedestal base unscrews in two places ; Red stain
Queen chess piece
European-style female standing, dressed in elaborate robe and dress; right arm bent at waist, hand holding pouch, left hand holding orarium; pedestal base unscrews in two places
King chess piece
Male royalty figure standing, wearing crown and elaborate robes; two tassels hang from waist to knees; right arm bent, holding sceptre; unscrews above base
King chess piece
Standing human figure wearing crown (has engraved face on back); bent right arm, sword in hand; left arm at side holds sword's case; wearing knee-length tunic; unscrews at stand ; Green stain
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure, hair piled up on top of head; right arm bent, closed fan in hand; left arm at side; elaborately dressed; flowerpot-type pedestal base unscrews at two places ; Green stain
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure wearing long robes; two tassels hang from waist ( rt. side); right arm bent; left arm almost straight by side, tassel in hand; flowerpot-style pedestal base unscrews in two places ; Green stain
Knight chess piece
Soldier seated on small horse, soldier wearing helmet; man's left arm bent in front of him, right arm bent behind him; flowerpot-style pedestal base (stand) unscrews in two places ; Green stain
Rook chess piece
Decorated elephant carrying small tower on head, mahout on neck; mahout sits on his knees, arms folded across chest; elephant's trunk curves to left; flowerpot-style pedestal base unscrews in three places ; Green stain
Pawn chess piece
Military man, standing, left foot ahead of right; holds a long spear with both hands which is removable; wearing a tunic and a military helmet ; Green stain
Pawn chess piece
Miniature piece; military man holding a shield in left hand; wearing a military tunic; base is oval-shaped
Knight chess piece
Miniature piece; horse carrying a military figure; horse in walking/trotting stance; rider's right arm extended behind him; oval shaped base ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Miniature piece; standing human figure wearing elaborate robes; fingers have a lengthy appearance; wearing a flat hat; holding a tassel in right hand ; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Standing female figure dressed in elaborate robes; holding an orarium in left hand, closed fan in right hand; oval-shaped base
King chess piece
Miniature piece; standing human figure; left arm at side, right arm bent holding something (?); elaborately carved robes; long braid down back; oval pulley shaped base ; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative, 'barleycorn' design; cylindrical midsection, crown is an inverted cone with a ball on top; circular base trimmed with ridges; unscrews at top and on stand at two places
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; midsection made up of disks; above disks is a finely carved ball piece; above ball is narrow crown; feather-like piece tops crown; base made up of concentric circles
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a three-tiered stand; horse has bridle in its mouth, teeth are visible; mane combed to left side of neck ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop; a three-tiered stand; barleycorn design; horse's mande combed to left side; carving not very detailed
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece, 'barleycorn' design, serrated circular base; cylindrical midsection; aerial view of sphere crown shows concentric circle design; unscrews at two places on stand and on top ; Red stain
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; base has concentric circle design; crown on top is submounted by a cross; ball situated in centre of crown ; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Tall and slender non-figurative piece, circular base; four disks make up midsection; crown made up of concentric disks separated by narrow spaces; unscrews at top and at base
Queen chess piece
King Arthur's Court ceramic; standing human female figure, circular base; eyes closed, hands clasped at bosom, full length veil in back; gown coloured black, blue and beige; gold toe of right shoe visible at base; crown coloured blue and gold
King chess piece
King Arthur's Court ceramic; standing figure (male); circular base; holding in both hands a sword which rests on base; black armour, red cape, brown beard and moustache
Rook chess piece
King Arthur's Court ceramic; black circular tower, grey staircase leading up to red arch doorway; dark gray circular base
Pawn chess piece
King Arthur's Court piece; grey circular base; human figure wearing black tunic and red cape; grey and red shield on left arm; gold-coloured boots and helmet
Rook chess piece
King Arthur's Court; white tower with black trim; grey staircase leads to a blue arch doorway; black circular base
Pawn chess piece
King Arthur's Court piece; grey base; standing figure wearing white tunic, black cape, gold helmet and shield; right arm bent across midsection
Knight chess piece
King Arthur's Court piece; grey circular base; human figure dressed in full armour, red cape; seated on a black horse; knight holding gold sword in right hand, gold shield in left arm
Bishop chess piece
King Arthur's Court piece; circular grey base; human figure, standing, eyes closed, palms touching in front of waist; wearing a red cape, black and gold miter
Queen chess piece
Standing bear wearing a robe and crown; both arms bent in front of chest, hands touching; one leg visible coming out of robe ; Dark and light brown stains
Chessman chess piece
Standing human figure (tradesperson) carrying wares on his back; left arm bent at chest, right arm slightly bent and extended in front; wearing green shorts, red jacket, white shirt; circular base
Chessman chess piece
Standing human figure (tradesman); wearing red dress, white blouse; left foot slightly ahead of right; both hands holding hat at waist
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece, made up of disks which bulge outward; crown encircled with small ridges; ball on top; base shaped like a semi-circle ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a closed circular gallery; head out of proportion, almost caricature; circular base; unscrews at base, horse glued on top
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a turned base; head glued to stand; mane combed over to right side; mouth open slightly, ears perked up
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece, lathe-turned; made up solely of disk and semi-circle shapes; base has concentric circle design ; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Standing tiger, head disproportionately larger than body; tail curled above back; three holes in mouth could indicate missing piece (s); octagonal notched base is decorated
Pawn chess piece
Seated monkey, tail curled along back, elbows on knees, hands clasped; face, hands, feet and tip of tail are black; red trim around neck, waist face, wrists, and ankles; octagonal notched base is decorated
Pawn chess piece
Standing reindeer with large antlers, large ears which stick out; large brown spots all over (intentional); octagonal notched base is decorated; right ear is removable
Bishop chess piece
Green camel with gilt trim carrying rider and a drum on each side; drummer's face origianlly flesh-coloured (traces of it); oval-shaped notched base
Bishop chess piece
Red camel trimmed with black paint and gilt carrying a signaller; camel also carrying a small flag on either side; oval-shaped notched base
Bishop chess piece
White camel with red and gold trim carrying a drummer, drum on either side; drummer holds drumstick in either hand; drummer wearing a black and silver cylindrical hat; notched base
Queen chess piece
A decorated elephant carrying a driver under a canopy on its neck; also carrying another human in a red covered howdah; two black cannons flank elephant; notched base
Knight chess piece
A red horse decorated in black and gold carrying a rider who is holding a spear in right hand; oval-shaped notched base
Knight chess piece
A white horse decorated in red and gold, carrying a rider who holds a spear in his left hand; oval shaped notched base
Knight chess piece
A human figure leading his grotesque horse by its rein which he holds in his right hand; oval-shaped notched base; little man is removable
Knight chess piece
A green, gilt decorated grotesquely shaped camel carrying a rider (seen from waist only); rider wears a red jacket and hat, has a curled moustache; his hands appear to be clasped; red square base is curved
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing black striped hat and a dress-like costume; both arms are bent, a drumstick in either hand; a drum hangs at drummer's waist; wedge-shaped notched base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure, left arm bent, right arm at side; holding a flag in left hand; wearing a red hat and dress-like costume; wedge-shaped notched base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure, right arm bent, right hand holding a reed in his mouth; wearing black striped hat and a dress-like costume; wedge-shaped notched base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing black striped hat, dress-like costume; right arm bent, bayonet in hand; wedge-shaped notched base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a black striped hat, dress; right arm bent, flag (Union Jack) in hand; wedge-shaped notched base
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece, crown is parabolic; small flowerpot-type stand is turned and carved; crown piece unscrews ; Brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Human face atop a carved and pierced pedestal (flower design), very well carved; oval shaped head, smiling face; base can be unscrewed ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Abstract figure; carved, turned and drilled; concentric circle base; crown - piece is parabolic and notched; crown piece unscrews
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure, sphere-shaped, middle section with teeth-like protrusions encircling the top and bottom of sphere; smaller sphere near top of piece, concentric circle design on base; unscrews in two places
Queen chess piece
Non-living (abstract) figure; sphere-shaped middle section with teeth-like protrusions encircling top and bottom of sphere; smaller sphere shaped structure near top of piece; base made up of concentric circles
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a stand; horse's nostrils flared, mouth slightly open; mane combed to right side; horse's ears have holes; base has a concentric circle design; head can be removed
Knight chess piece
A rearing horse carrying a human figure; a rider leaning to right, holding a dagger in right hand, has a waist-long braid in the back; horse's tail attached to oval-shaped base; rider wearing a sailorlike hat
Bishop chess piece
Abstract, non-living (turned and carved) figure; vertical elliptical- shaped crown, one side carved; middle section consists of a disc-shaped piece and a carved sphere-shaped piece; circular carved base ; Brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure, wrapped in a robe; wearing a Bishop's headdress; not very finely carved; one solid piece of ivory; no protruding pieces; Walrus ivory
Pawn chess piece
Looks like it may be a pipe tamper; standing human figure; right hand tucked in jacket Napoleon-style; left arm behing back; wearing a plumed hat and thigh-high boots
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a cone-shaped hat; right arm bent; hand resting on chest, left hand resting on pelvis; wearing a tunic and sash; semi-circular base
Unknown chess piece
Standing half-nude human warrior figure; holding a large bow which extends up the circular base; the warrior's height; wearing a sash wrapped around waist, slung over left shoulder and through legs; bare feet appear to be put on wrong sides
Knight chess piece
Standing human figure, clad in full armour (except face) supporting a tall lance in right hand, holding a sword in left; square design circling hip on armour, lance may be removed
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; sphere smooth-shaped structure near base; turned and carved; large crown at top highly decorated; flat circular base; can be unscrewed in 3 places
Queen chess piece
Carved and turned abstract (non-living) figure; smooth sphere-shaped middle section; large carved crown; flat circular-shaped base; can be unscrewed in 4 places
King chess piece
Non-living (abstract) figure; large crown at top; lathe-turned, carved, very- decorated; shallow, flowerpot-type figure under crown; flat circular base; unscrews in 2 places ; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure, head turned over to left shoulder; holding a cross bow; left foot pointed in same direction as head; arrow case on back; elliptical notched base; blade is removable
Rook chess piece
A standing elephant with sloping back straps around its neck, belly and down its back; long tail which touches the base as does trunk; oval base
Rook chess piece
Barleycorn design; a circular tower-like structure with a flag on top; flag has appearance of blowing in the wind; carved designs encircle the tower flag can be removed in one place and unscrewed in another ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
A standing elephant carrying a structure like the top of a tower: trunk attached to front legs; back legs attached to each other; elephant's ears are large and attached to shoulders; circular base ; Grey paint ?
Rook chess piece
Standing elephant carrying on its back a circular structure which appears to be the top of a tower; trunk attached to front legs; tail and back legs attached; large ears attached to shoulders; circular base ; Brown Paint
Unknown chess piece
Standing military figure wearing a tunic and a battle helmet; left arm bent, shield in hand; right arm bent
King chess piece
Draught-type chessman; turned dish piece with a carved emblem (Chinese Emperor) at centre background is a pierced design; carved many-petalled flower on reverse side
Pawn chess piece
Draught type; turned disk with a carved emblem at center; on one side a picture of a warrior, on other side a scenic outdoor picture with 2 human figures included; carved borders around each picture
Pawn chess piece
A slender blue bird, beak pointed straight upward; a silver object in bird's open mouth; cross-hatched pattern on wings; oval base
Unknown chess piece
Disc piece; sides bulge outward slightly; picture outlined in green; edge lined in red ; Green and red stain
Rook chess piece
Tower with a flag on top; tower has fretted carving unscrews below tower; flag and plate upon which flag sits can be removedof a village scene; circular base ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Very fine carving; man seated on a horse; sword in right hand by waist, left hand holding horse's rein; flower carved pedestal base; horse's ears standing up; horse's mouth open slightly; carved flat circular base unscrews ; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Mandarin style female figure, standing; ornate carving throughout piece; right arm bent, fan in hand; left arm bent, tassel (?) in hand; unusual hair styling
Pawn chess piece
Tiny standing human figure, knees bent; head turned to left slightly; right arm bent, drawing back a bow string, left arm holding the bow; string; left arm holding the bow; arrow case on his back; a rectangular 8-sided base
Rook chess piece
An elephant trunk wrapped around a portion of a tree on the left; elephant has small ears, mouth open slightly, front right leg lifted off ground; oval shaped base
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; has the appearance of five disks one on top of another (first and last disks are larger than middle disks); topped by a 'ball'; appears black ; Dark green glass
King chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a large crown; long cape, right hand on waist; left arm bent holding a sceptre, circular base; long hair ; Green paint
Queen chess piece
A human head (female) atop a carved and turned pedestal; head sits in a small gallery, a small disk under gallery, a bulb shaped piece below disk, circular base below bulb-shaped piece; head and base unscrew
Queen chess piece
Very detailed carving. Stading human female figure wearing a long dress, strand of beads, hat. Left hand sits on sword case on left side, right hand on beads. Unscrews above and below ball. Ball base.
Queen chess piece
A female figure seated on a stool; yellow cape draped over head; back and chest; left arm bent, closed hand facing outward; right hand on knee; red pants; green circular base
Pawn chess piece
Human figure (depicts European warrior) lunging on left leg; left hand at neck of spear, right hand at tail of spear; wearing a shirt with a dot-like pattern, and a brimmed hat; spear is removable
Knight chess piece
A horse carrying on its back a human figure; rider's head turned to the left, he's wearing a large hat; behind rider is a bedroll (?); between horse's oval base; front and back legs are carved flowers ; Light blue enamel
Pawn chess piece
Standing - human figure, tradesman wearing an oddly-shaped hat and a tunic; both arms bent at waist level; rectangular base ; Green stain
Castle chess piece
Decorated elephant; trunk attached to right front leg; a large throw draped o= over back, band around head; tail attached to rear left leg
Queen chess piece
A standing female figure wearing a red skirt and shirt, carrying a baby in her arms and urn on her head; has a bare midriff and bare arms; bangles on both wrists; long decorated black hair
Queen chess piece
Abstract non-living figure; above base a sphere-shaped structure; above which is a small gallery finished by a row of small upright teeth-like protrusions; lathe-turned and pierced; unscrews near top
Bishop chess piece
Abstract figure turned, carved and pierced; above base is a bulb-shaped structure above which are three disk-shaped pieces, above which is a miter; unscrews at base
Unknown chess piece
Human figure in an interesting pose; right arm raised; fan in hand; left arm bent across chest; left foot facing sideways; right foot raised, touching, base with toes only; wearing a draping shirt and a hat; unscrews at base
Bishop chess piece
Abstract figure; split miter on top and convex disks; all different in middle section; circular base; lathe-turned and carved; Sandalwood
Bishop chess piece
A 'spike' chesspiece; tall flat; triangular piece on top, brown rings near bottom of triangle ; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
'Spike' piece a horse's head atop an elongated stalk; mane on left side; small, pointy nose, long neck
King chess piece
'Spike' piece; human body (waist and up) on an elongated base stalk; arms not visible, wearing a tunic and a crown; hair tied up in back
Knight chess piece
'Spike' piece, human figure (waist and up) on an elongated base stalk; arms not visible, covered by cape; figure wearing crown
King chess piece
'Spike' piece, human figure (waist & up) on an elongated base stalk, wearing a tunic, arms not visible; wearing a crown
Rook chess piece
Three tier tower above a pedestal base; top tower is smallest; next one is same shape, slightly larger; third is very shallow but widest in diameter; unscrews in three places ; Yellow and brown paint
Rook chess piece
A tower topped by a flag (Union Jack); brick design on tower; short spikes circle tower near middle; aerial view shows concentric circle design immediately below flag; flag is removable
King chess piece
Very detailed; human figure, standing with right foot propped up; right arm bent, hand on chest; left arm at side; dragon design on front of elaborate costume; wearing large headdress
King chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a decorated tunic, a gold-coloured sash around waist and a turban-like hat; has a long pointed beard, right arm bent, left arm at side; green and gold circular platform for a base
Bishop chess piece
Human head figure atop a baluster stand; just above base are fretted carvings of flowers; figure wears unusual style of hat; ears have a strange shape; unscrews at two places (below head above base) ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
'Barleycorn', design nonfigurative piece; a miter on top of a turned pedestal base; miter carved with flower designes; unscrews above circular base ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Human figure of a runner messenger cast in one piece; wearing shorts and tank top shirt; in a running stance; right leg ahead of left; left arm bent; right arm by side; reel-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
A non-living abstract piece; made in one solid piece; 3 disk-shape figures decreasing in size upwards topped by a ball like figure
Rook chess piece
An elephant carrying on its back, a square tower; elephant's head is lowered, trunk curled under; simple oval base ; Brown paint
Queen chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; a decorated crown atop a baluster stem; turned, carved and drilled
Bishop chess piece
A large split miter atop a lathe-turned circular stand; miter decorated on one side
Bishop chess piece
Human face atop a baluster stand; wearing a split miter on its head; above base are fretted carvings of flowers; entire piece very decorated; unscrews above base
Pawn chess piece
Chinese human head on a baluster stand; wearing an interesting hat; mounted on a turned ivory disk; ears are irregularly high-set
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a long jacket and a pouch over right shoulder, a 'Robin Hood' hat; right arm bent, staff in hand; left hand holding pouch strap; standing on a rectangular platform surmounted on a square base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a long jacket and a pouch over right shoulder, a 'Robin Hood' hat; right arm bent staff in hand; left hand holding pouch strap; standing on a rectangular platform surmounted on a square base ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Square shaped tower with 4 cylindrical balconies, one on each upper corner; a cross on each balcony, a cross above archway; mounted on a flat square platform
Pawn chess piece
Half-nude human figure, kneeling, hands on thighs; sash wrapped around waist and through legs; figure has a short haircut; flat square-shaped platform
King chess piece
'Barleycorn' Design; horse's head atop a pedestal base; horse's mouth open, mane brushed to right side; stand mounted on circular platform unscrews at base ; Black stain
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure (female), broad shouldered; wearing a short-sleeved dress; three strands of beads around neck; wearing large earrings, 2 bangles on each hand; arms both at sides; barefeet and standing on a simple square platform
Knight chess piece
From a novelty set; 'Popeye's' bust, shoulders and up, wearing yellow and blue sailor hat, smoking pipe; mounted on a stand which is mounted on a stand which is mounted on a flat wooden disk; 2 faces painted on piece ; Yellow, pink, red, blue, black paint
Unknown chess piece
Novelty piece from Popeye set, caricature of a female (bust from head and up); yellow hair, suprised look (on right side of head); 2 faces painted on piece ; Yellow, black, red, pink paint
Queen chess piece
From 'Popeye' novelty set; 'Olive Oyl's' bust (shoulders and up); brown hair, perturbed expression, pointy red nose; mounted on a stand which is on a flat circular platform; 2 faces have been painted ; Brown, pink, red, black paint
Unknown chess piece
From 'Popeye' caricature set; 'Brutus's' head coming out of what may be a tower; unshaven, angry expression, wearing a bowler hat; protruding chin ; Black, red, pink paint
Unknown chess piece
From 'Popeye' caricature set; man's head atop a stand; black hair and moustache; wearing a brown hat; spectacles on his nose, beige collar; stand sits on a flat wooden disk Black, Pink, Brown, white varnish
Unknown chess piece
From 'Popeye', caricator set; man’s head (bust) atop a stand; black hair, black stand; angry expression, large eyes, open mouth; red nose; 2 faces painted on piece; stand mounted on flat wooden dish ; Black, red, pink, white paint
Bishop, Pawn chess piece
'Fretwork' piece; flat caricature of human figure, painted on both side; holding an arrow pointed upwards; plaid pants, polka dot shirt, wearing a hat; long moustache; mounted on a flat squarebase ; Orange, yellow paint
Queen chess piece
Flat human figure (Japanese female) painted on both sides; wearing an elaborate kumono, hair styled on top of head, comb in hair, fan child with both hands; mounted on a flat square platform which sits on another square-shaped flat base ; Orange, yellow paint
Rook chess piece
Tower-shaped flat piece; painted on both sides; figure composed ot two thin vertical pillars joined at the top by a curved piece; at the bottom by a straight horizontal piece; mounted on a square platform which sides on another flat base ; Red, black paint
Pawn chess piece
Japanese Fretted piece; flat figure painted on both sides; caricature of a human figure; holding a sword whose tip is balanced on knee; plaid shirt, baggy sleeves; large hat, shirt-like pants; extra piece of wood glued on leg; flat square platform ; Orange, yellow paint
Knight chess piece
Fretted design; flat figure, painted on both sides; dragon figure; arms and legs are separate piece, glued on; open mouth; 3 long 'scales' on top of head; mounted on square platform which is mounted on a flat base ; Red and black paint
Pawn chess piece
Turned and drilled piece; stick-man face drawn at 'crown' with a top-hat; drilled around base's perimeter; a gallery at middle section with curved 'leaves' ; Black and red paint
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a short gallery with curled edges; gallery mounted on base with serrated edges, bottom edge drilled around perimeter ; Black and red paint
Rook chess piece
Tower's finial with a small ball enclosed inside, oval windows; under finial is a small gallery with curved edges; base has serrated edges, drilled around bottom perimeter. ; Dark brown stain
Bishop chess piece
a very simple human head wearing a hat; flat on the sides; on top of hat is an extension, green with concentric circles; in middle of stand is a gallery with curled edges; base has serrated edges and is drilled at bottom around perimeter ; Dark brown stain; Red, green and black paint
Queen chess piece
Very simple hood and face with a large crown on top; below head are two galleries, upper one smaller; edges of the gallery are curled; base has serrated edges. base is drilled around perimeter near bottom ; Dark brown stain; red and black paint
King chess piece
Very simple head and face topped by a large crown; crown drilled with oval holes; beneath head are three gallerys increasing in side downward; edges of galleries are curled; base is drilled near bottom perimeter ; Dark brown stain; red and black paint
Queen chess piece
Abstract figure; glass baluster stand, brass-coloured metal crown topped by metal top; top can be unscrewed
Rook chess piece
Abstract figure, glass baluster stand; metal crown unscrewsbrass-coloured metal finial
Pawn chess piece
Abstract figure made in one piece; made of four distinct shapes; a sphere at the top, a disk shape; and two flat-sphere shaped figures.
Rook chess piece
Smooth shaped tower figure with a reel-shaped base; in top lies a very shallow hole
King chess piece
Bust of a human figure, waist and up; right hand holds a sword pointed up; wearing a turban-like hat; elliptical shaped base with a dot design.
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a long flared cape, holding a staff in right hand; left arm at side; wearing a tall hat; oval reel-shaped base; Walrus ivory
Pawn chess piece
Standing military figure wearing a wide cape and short tunic; a helmet with a fan on top; right arm bent, spear (floor-length) in hand; left arm at side; irregular reel-shaped base; Walrus ivory
Rook chess piece
A white tower figure, finial outlined in gilt; 'brick' - style design on tower
Knight chess piece
A horse's head, a painted shield on left side of horse's head, a painted shield is written; on shield are three lion faces ; White enamel
Bishop chess piece
A gold outlined miter atop a sloped base; shield on side; base's perimeter outlined in gilt ; White enamel
Queen chess piece
Abstract figure; very close to the shape of the standardized Staunton Queen; gilt around edges of serrated crown; shield on piece has a name on right side; goat on left; above shield a bare hand, a gloved armed fist ; White enamel
Rook chess piece
An elephant covered with a very decorous throw; carrying a small tower which has four archways; a guard within each archway; atop tower is a flag and a small 'hut'; trunk curves to left; part of tower unscrews, flag is removable ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
An elephant whose back is covered by a throw, carrying on its back a small tower with a flag; a mahout arms crossed on elephant's head; elephant stands on oval platform; concentric ball base; base unscrews above and below ball
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure (female) dressed in elaborate costume; wearing a crown with finial; left arm bent, pouch in hand, right hand holding edge of robe; top of feet visible; standing on oval platform; concentric ball base; unscrews above and below ball
Knight chess piece
European - style King; dressed in elaborate costumes; crown is two crossed straps with a cross at the point of jucture; right arm bent, left hand holding cape; oval base with square pattern; hair tied up at back
Unknown chess piece
Standing human figure, elaborately dressed; long beard, right arm bent, tip beard in hand; left arm bent, holding sceptre; standing on oval platform which sits on concentric ball base; unscrews above sphere ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
A human figure seated on a horse; rider drawing a bow with right hand, left hand balancing arrow head; horse's forelegs raised, supported by something; horse on oval platform, concentric ball base ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
A human figure seated on horse; rider raising a spear with right arms, holding rein in left hand; horse's forelegs raised, tail attached to oval pulley- shaped base ; Green stain
Queen chess piece
Standing female figure elaborately dressed; very fine carving; holding a small basket in left hand, a plant stem in right hand; standing on an oval pulley-shaped base; concentric ball base; tips of feet showing; unscrews above and below ball ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Human figure on a horse; rider's right arm extended back, holding a bow; left hand holding a bow; left hand holding rein; horse's left foreleg raised and balanced on an extension; horse mounted on oval platform; concentric ball base; unscrews above and below ball
Knight chess piece
A standing (emperor) human figure, elaborately dressed, fine carving; wearing emperor's hat (drilled) long beard; carving of a dragon on stomach; oval pulley-shaped base
King chess piece
Mandarin-style standing figure; elaborately dressed in long robes, brimmed hat, beads around shoulders; right hand holding fan, left hand holding beads; knee-length braid down back; oval pulley-shaped base ; Red stain
Knight ? chess piece
Draught style; turned ivory disk with carved emblem on either side; horse (half visible) on one side, 2 human figures among foliage on either side ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
An elephant carrying a lion on its back; lion's head is disproportionately large, tail curls between its legs; elephant's right legs slightly ahead of left; trunk attached to base, tail to left rear leg; carved oval base
Queen chess piece
Elaborately dressed mandarin-style figure (female); right arm bent, fan in hand; left hand holding a tassel (?) which hangs down; hair in rolls on top, hanging freely down back; standing on oval pulley-like base; concentric ball base; unscrews above and below ball ; Red Stain
King chess piece
Elaborately dressed Mandarin style standing figure; brimmed hat with a large feather; strand of beads over shoulders; holding (?) in right hand; standing on oval pulley-shaped base; concentric ball base; unscrews above & below ball ; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing tunic; sash draped over left shoulder; small brimmed hat; right hand on top of left at waist; mounted on oval base
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a carved and turned baluster stand; mane combed to right side; horse's mouth open slightly; carved rein around neck; nostrils flared; unscrews at two places
Bishop chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; carved and turned, baluster stand with carved leaf-like design, miter on top is drilled, has the appearance of being lined with candles; unscrews at base and miter
Knight chess piece
Beige mouse holding a sword in right hand, flag in left hand; eyes are red beads; gilt trimming around hat and base; mouse standing on domed base which is mounted on a cylindrical stand
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure, crown on top of a baluster stand carved, turned & drilled; circular finial attached to top of crown ; Brown stain
Queen chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; carved, turned and drilled; crown atop a baluster stand; crown serrated at top edges; unscrews at base ; Brown horn
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; bridle and rein are beaded; mane combed over to right side; horse's mouth open, teeth showing; flowerpot-shaped structure above base carved with flowers
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a carved and turned baluster stand; beaded rein, mane combed to left side; mouth open, teeth showing; leaf-like carved design; head removable (pegged on) ; Green stain
Rook chess piece
A small mouse on top of a tower; mouse has black bead eyes, black hat, a bugle in his hands; barred window on tower displays face of another mouse looking out; gilt trims tower, bugler's hat
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; carved and turned; finial is a dentate sphere shaped structure; sphere above base has serrated edges; dome-shaped base which unscrews in two places. ; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop a carved and turned stand; horse's mouth open slightly; nostrils flared; mane combed to right side; edge of mane is serrated; unscrews at horse's head ; Brown stain
King chess piece
Human face carved on crown; large cross atop crown; carved and turned baluster with small gallery under crown; detailed carving; face wears a crown; has large ears
Queen chess piece
Mandarin-style standing figure (female); elaborately dressed; flowers in hair on top, hair hanging down in back; right arm bent, fan in hand; left arm bent, tassel in hand; pulley shaped base; fine carving ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
European figure standing atop a brick design two-tier tower; figure holding a flag with both hands; he wears a small brimmed hat; 'spokes' encircle each tier around its middle; circular pulley-shaped base; flag removable
Unknown chess piece
Dish piece, sides convex; markings stained grain trim around edges stained red ; Red and green stain
Queen chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure, a gallery at the middle, whose serrations curl over and hang downward; above base is a bowl-like structure with carved flower encircling it; near top is another bowl-like structure; unscrews at base ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Carved, turned and drilled piece; tall narrow miter atop a serrated baluster stand; miter is drilled and serrated on both sides; domed base consisting of three serrated disks; flattened, dentated spheres near middle and smaller one above; unscrews under miter
Rook chess piece
A small two tiered brick-carved tower atop a serrated baluster stand; upper tier of tower is dome-shaped; base consists of three serrated disks; a dentated flattened sphere around middle; tower unscrews
King chess piece
Napoleon figure bust - arms not visible, wearing a hat (flat in front and back); head cocked slightly to right; wearing a mantle; carved strap over right shoulder; turned baluster stand ; Black stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; turned baluster stand topped by a sphere; domed base; unscrews near base ; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
Carved horse's head atop a turned baluster stand; red dots in eyes; domed base; head can be removed ; Brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Small standing human figure wearing a flared pleated skirt holding a covered dagger in right hand; left hand by side; sash around waist; wearing a hat, black dots in eyes; mounted on turned disk ; Black paint
Pawn chess piece
Small standing human figure; covered sword balanced on right shoulder; wearing a flared and pleated skirt, sash around waist; a small hat; right hand down at side; mounted on turned disk ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a turned disk; mouth slightly open, teeth showing, nostrils flared, ears back, serrated mane; similar to Staunton knight
Rook chess piece
A tower with a small rectangular building and triangular flag on top; tower has shallow carvings of a village scene; 4 windows, 2 archways; a domed base unscrews under tower ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
A domed tower atop a baluster stand; serrated disk around dome; domed base, mushroom-shaped finial atop tower; unscrews under tower
King chess piece
A carved horse's head atop a baluster stand; drilled nostrils, mouth open slightly; carved mane lies on both sides of neck; turned dome base; base unscrews
Rook chess piece
Conical 2-tiered tower; petal-like projections separate top and bottom halves of tower; mounted atop a short baluster stand; ball shaped figure atop lower; upper tower unscrews, also unscrews above base
Bishop chess piece
Human head atop a carved and turned pedestal base; figure wearing a rounded miter; baluster stand features a carved, pierced and undercut knop
Rook chess piece
A slender 2-tiered tower-shaped figure mounted on a baluster stand; shallow, serrated balcony encircles upper tower; upper tower and domed base unscrew ; Brown stain
Queen chess piece
Abstract non-living figure; gallery at middle section, with serrated edges which curve outward, also drilled near edges; gallery stands atop baluster stand; domed base; unscrews in 4 places
Bishop chess piece
A human face carved onto a dentate miter mounted on a baluster stand; face has large ears, wears a conical hat; carved and turned base ; Green stain
Rook chess piece
Tower figure with a gallery at the top; turned, drilled and carved; narrow post extends beyond gallery, is topped by a ball; two joint archways at bottom of tower; slat-like structures at middle of tower; pulley shaped base; gallery and base unscrew ; Brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure, wearing long robes, miter; sash around waist; right hand concealed in folds of robe, left hand on chest, curly hair; circular base ; Green/Blue paint
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; carved, turned and drilled; baluster-type stand; ball with concentric circle design tops figure; below ball, 2 shallow bowls with edges curled over; turned base; unscrews in three places
Queen chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; baluster type stand, topped by a concentric- circle design sphere; below ball, 4 disks, shallow bowl with edges that curl over hang down; unscrews in two places
King chess piece
Abstract, non-living figure; baluster stand with cylinder at middle; near top is sphere (concentric circle design) above which is an umbrella -like figure; small, smooth sphere atop whole piece; serrated edges; unscrews at base, above and below ; Red stain
Bishop ? chess piece
Standing human figure wearing red dress (trimmed black and gold), gilt hat; left aim at side; right arm bent; something in hand; something at back; left side (could be wineskin, sack ?)
Knight chess piece
Human figure seated on a horse; rider wearing beret (?); long jacket, sash; rider holding rein in left hand, covered knife in right; horse's mouth open, teeth visible; mounted on oval, pulley-shaped base
King chess piece
A yellow, crudely carved decorated elephant carrying a capped mahout on its neck and another figure in a canopy and umbrella covered howdah; elephant's trunk and tail attached to base; elephant's mouth open; both figures wearing blue; figure under howdah craning his neck
Rook chess piece
Carved; turned and drilled; tower figure; brick design, conic roof with serrated edges; below roof is a shallow bowl-shaped structure with serrated edges; Sandalwood
Rook chess piece
Carved and turned tower figure; carved brick design; umbrella-like roof with serrated edges; hourglass-shaped finial on top; circular base; Black stain
Rook chess piece
Tower figure, checker-like design; umbrella-like roof with serrated edges; carved, turned and drilled; hourglass-shaped finial on top; circular base; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
A horse carrying on its back a warrior; rider wears a helmet, gauntlets; spurred boots, holding a spear in right hand, rein in left; horse's legs are bent, wearing bridle; horse mounted on domed rectangular platform; rectangular block base
Delhi chess piece
Very elaborately carved carrying three human figures; mahout sits on elephant's head under a canopy; two other figures sit in an elaborate covered howdah; elephant covered with a throw; elephant's right foreleg raised; elephant's tail attached to base; oval pulley-shaped base
Bishop chess piece
Juggernaut car with a seated driver pulled by two horses; both horses are + rearing, decorated with beads and tassels; car is a small palace with many archways; driver's left leg bent up, right leg hanging down, left leg holding reins ; black stain
King chess piece
A small finely decorated piece; an elephant carrying three figures; mahout sitting on elephant's head, 2 figures sitting in a covered howdah; elephant's trunk curved to right, tail attached to rear right leg; black oval spool- shaped base
Queen chess piece
Finely decorated elephant carrying 3 figures; a mahout sitting on its head, 2 figures sitting in a howdah; middle figure holds a spear in right hand; elephant's tusks are rounded at ends; brown oval pulley-shaped base ; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
A covered camel carrying a human figure; driver wearing a beret (?); sash, carrying a club (?) in right hand; holding a thread rein in left hand; camel's throw decorated with square-dot pattern; brown oval pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing a pleated knee-length tunic; shield resting; large sash; dome-shaped hat; bent on left horn; sword handle in hand; right arm bent; tall spear in hand; pulley-shaped brown base; spear removable ; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
Covered camel with disproportionatley large head carrying human figure; rider wearing chaps, domed hat; wide sash, carrying spear in left hand; both arms bent; camel in walking stance; oval spool-shaped base ; Green stain
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing turban-like hat; thick sash, skirt-like robe; right arm raised above head; left arm at side; shield on back of left hand; pulley-shaped base ; Green stain
Knight chess piece
Finely decorated horse carrying human figure; rider holding spear in right hand, rein in left; feet in stirrups; wearing a beret; horse has beaded rein right foreleg raised; oval pulley-shaped base; spear removable
Bishop chess piece
Gladiator figure, right arm raised holding dagger, left hand on chest; wearing a tunic and chestplate, and (gladiator helmet ?), sandals; fine detailing, leg muscles defined; slightly domed disk-like base
Unknown chess piece
Unknown chess piece
Pawn chess piece
Miniature piece; crudely carved; standing human figure; wearing a black hat; wide pleated skirt; holding something in left arm looks like closed umbrella; right hand resting on hip, arm slightly bent; standing on irregular-shaped dome base
King (?) chess piece
Bust of human figure from shoulders and up; neatly groomed hair and moustache; turned disk base unscrews
Rook chess piece
Narrow square, 3-tiered tower bottom and middle tiers have rectangular windows; conic top tier and base brick design; circular base curves inward and upward; weighty piece
Pawn chess piece
Full-length standing figure, not very detailed; wearing triangular hat with sides curled up and long jacket; hands clasped behind back; flat circular base, concentric circle design
Rook chess piece
A decorated elephant carrying a mahout on its neck; elephant's tusk curved under, tail curved to right; walking stance; mahout wearing flat hat has a wide face, beard, mustache, elbows pointed outward; oval shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Guard-figure holding spear in right hand in front of body; left arm at side; wearing tall hat, long cape, pantaloons (?); figure has very small feet; turned octagonal base; Red stain; Walrus ivory
King chess piece
Standing figure of royalty, wearing crown, long hair; long, full cape; cover is right side of body; right arm under cape is bent, hand on chest; left hand on hip; feet are pointed; circular base
Rook chess piece
Circular 2 tiered tower; brick design; serrated band separates top and bottom tiers; top and bottom edges of tower are serrated; circular base is dome-shaped; mushroom-shaped finial unscrews; Brown stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; turned, and carved; carved leaf design covers piece; crown divided into four sections each of which curve outward; flowerpot- style stand; small gallery with serrated edges at midsection; unscrews at two places
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative abstract piece; made up mostly of curved pieces, ball on top, two umbrella-shaped structures under ball, squashed sphere (?); base is also an 'umbrella'
Pawn chess piece
Beige mouse wearing black military helmet, holding with both hands an inverted axe which rests on ground; gilt trims base, hat; mouse has black beads for eyes; standing on brown dome-shaped platform, mounted on black dish-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Beige mouse wearing red military helmet; holding red shield, hands on both side; red beads for eyes; standing on brown domed base, mounted on red stand; gilt trim hat, shield and base
Knight chess piece
Standing human figure wearing large irregular-shaped hat, tunic with puffed sleeves; right arm bent at waist, left hand on sword to waist; standing on square platform, attached to larger square base; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Warrior figure seated on a horse whose forelegs are raised; riders right hand clutching rein, horse stands on narrow platform, left arm extending behind, holding a shield engraved with a demon face; concentric ball base unscrews above & below sphere
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster stem; turned, carved and pierced (on crown); leaf-like design, oval piece just above base; disk-structure at middle section; carved crown covered by a flattened rose; Brown stain
Unknown chess piece
Half-statue of human figure (waist & up) atop a circular pillar stand; man stands with arms folded over chest, jacket is open, wearing a wide brimmed hat; and wide belt; pillar has zig-zag design around middle section.
Rook chess piece
Short camel carrying a man on its back, mounted on a square base which is darker than figure; camel has rings around neck, rein on left side of neck; rider sits on knees, wearing an odd hat, hands above knees; dot design over whole figure ; Brown stain; Sandalwood
Pawn chess piece
A short military figure wearing a cylindrical hat holding a rifle, butt on left hand, pin in right hand, also wearing a jacket, with a belt that holds a dagger (hanging on belt); design on jacket like pawprints, i.e. domed base; Sandalwood
Pawn chess piece
Standing mustachioed military figure wearing a cylindrical cross-hatched hat; right arm bent holding in hand a sword that extends upward to hat; left arm at side; short jacket with pawprint pattern; striped parts; knife jacket at rear left on belt; stained domed base ; Brown stain; Sandalwood
Knight chess piece
Carved horse carrying mustachioed human figure on its back; horse very decorated, forelegs raised and resting on something; rider's feet in stirrups, holding reins in hands; plus stick in right hand which is missing; he wears an irregular-shaped hat with crosshatched pattern; rectangular base; Sandalwood
Knight ? chess piece
Small elephant ridden by human figure; elephant very decorated, trunk curled under holding something; rider seated on knees, both arms extended, hands holding short sticks (?); wearing flat brimmed hat with crosshatched pattern; rectangular base; Sandalwood
Queen chess piece
Standing female royalty figure elaborately dressed; right arm bent, holding one end of tassel in hand, left hand at side holding other end of tassel; standing on pulley shaped platform; concentric ball base; unscrews above base and left sleeve ; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Standing military figure wearing tam (?) and pleated skirt sash; holding small circular shield out in left hand; right arm bent; holding sword in hand which balances on shoulder; circular pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Standing military figure, arms at sides, bayonet in right hand, military jacket, straps cross over chest; cylindrical military hat, rectangular object attached to back; circular pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Slender military figure, standing, wearing a wide brimmed hat, a short jacket, sash around waist; strap across left shoulder to waist (right side), sac attached to strap; circular pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Human figure, waist and up; wearing toque and scarf, large jacket; holding musket in left arm, hands clasped on left side; face very hard to see; circular domed base ; Dark brown stain
Knight chess piece
A horse, in leaping position, forelegs raised and tucked, rear legs bent slightly; mounted on curved pedestal base ; Brown paint
Queen chess piece
Abstract non-figurative piece baluster type stand; serrated disk at middle; base-shaped piece with serrated edges near top; teardrop shaped crown domed circular base; unscrews in four places ; Brown Stain
Rook chess piece
Hexagonal tower with a six-tiered roof; ground level surrounded by a fence, open in front of an archway; windows on each roof tier; 'brick' design; top piece comes off
Queen ? chess piece
Brass-coloured, decorated elephant carrying a 2-domed covered howdah on its back and a mahout on its neck; cross-hatched pattern on top of elephant's head; trunk hangs; straight, curls at end; thick tusks, long tail, plain oval base
Bishop chess piece
Decorated camel carrying on its back two figures, the first a driver, the second, a female figure; camel carrying 3 long sacks (?) by legs; tail curled to right; first figure's arms extended in front, elbows out to sides; rectangular base with flattened corners
Pawn chess piece
Standing mustachioed human figure, bare chest, pleated pants, and a sash; wearing a turban on head, carrying a small barrel on his head; right arm bent at waist level, left arm by side
Pawn chess piece
Human figure holding a loaf of bread on a tray; baker wearing turban; skirt, sash; long moustache and beard; standing on octagonal base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure holding a palm leaf and coconut ? with both hands; figure has moustache, wears a turban standing on octagonal base; wears pleated pants with a sash
Queen chess piece
A decorated elephant carrying a 2 towered covered howdah, mahout (?) sits under canopy on elephant's neck; tail attached to rear left leg, crudely molded; plain oval base
Pawn chess piece
Very crude simple; caricature figure; man hands atop of head where a snake ? is curled up; nude, except for a loin cloth ?; unhappy expression on face; flat square base and flat corners; three toes on each foot
Pawn chess piece
Crudely molded hands on top of forehead, scrawny body; nude except for loincloth (?); unhappy expression; small protrusion in center of chest; flat square base with flattened corners
Pawn chess piece
Crudely molded standing figure, nude except for loincloth; right arm bent, tool held vertically in hand; left arm bent, tool in hand resting on shoulder; flat square-shaped base, flattened corners
Pawn chess piece
Human figure standing; wearing beret-like hat, skirt-like robe, wide sash; head out of proportion compared to body; right arm bent at waist, hand clenched against body; left arm straight at side, holding a purse/sac (?)
Knight chess piece
Horse in leaping position, forelegs curled; circular pedestal stand; molded all in one piece; horse has short tail; base is hollow
Rook chess piece
An elephant carrying what looks like the top of a tower on its back; trunk attached (molded) to forelegs, tail attached (molded) to rear legs; circular base is hollow ; Brown paint
Queen chess piece
Female figure; in flowing skirt; right arm bent, hand clasped to chest; left arm down holding fan; long hair let down; not very detailed molding; circular base is hollow
Pawn ? chess piece
Standing figure wearing tunic with wide sash; right arm down at side; left arm bent all the way balancing a large mallet which is removable over his shoulder; square pedestal base; figure wears a small cap; legs and feet nude ; Dark brown stain
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure appears to be nude from waist and up, wearing a wrap-around skirt; beads around neck and upper arms; bald; hair on back of head; arms bent, palms facing upward; holding an umbrella in left arm, square base
King chess piece
Standing female figure; brightly coloured clothing; finial atop crown; left arm down at side; right arm at side; bent at waist, sceptre of some sort in right hand; knee length skirt, red sash at waist; rectangular wood base with flattened corners
Rook chess piece
Elephant's head atop a carved and turned stand trunk is raised in the air and curled at tip; tusks point upward; flat circular base with concentric design; head unscrews
Pawn chess piece
Bust of human figure (chest and up); full beard and moustache wearing a hat with a rolled brim; strap across left shoulder to right side; lower arms not carved; carved and turned stand; unscrews at bust and base
Bishop chess piece
A camel carrying human figure on its back; rider wears small hat; small black moutache; hands resting on legs; two flags behind rider on camel's back; camel's head tilted slightly to left; flat oval notched base
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; carved and turned; baluster stand; dentate miter at top; circular domed base has vertical stripes originating from center; base unscrews
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative carved and turned piece; carved leaf-like design; circular base ; Dark brown stain
Queen chess piece
Large black elephant carrying a mahout on its neck and another figure in an open howdah; elephant covered by a throw; wooden tusks; tail is attached to right rear leg; flat irregular-shaped base
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure, bare midriff, wearing blue pleated shikirt, green halter ?; brown hooded cape; left arm by side, right arm bent; edge of cape in hand; flat circular base; ring through left nostril ; Blue, green, red, brown stain
Castle chess piece
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure - guard; wearing long cape, tall hat with rolled brim; right arm bent slightly, hand holding up a chest-high spear, left hand at side; rectangular shaped base with flattened corners ; Red stain; Walrus ivory
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; carved and turned; miter atop baluster-type stand; flat circular base submounted by two sphere shaped; miter submounted by small cross; carved flower design over piece; base unscrews
Bishop chess piece
Carved and turned non-figurative piece, baluster-type stand; miter submounted by cross; circular base submounted by two sphere-shaped pieces; flower-petal design carved all over
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop baluster carved and turned style stand; circular base submounted by two sphere-shaped pieces; flower-petal design carved around stand; horse's nostrils flared; long mane; can be removed above base ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop carved and turned baluster type stand; circular base submounted by two sphere-shaped pieces; flower carved petal design all around stand; nostrils flared; long mane
Pawn chess piece
Lightweight piece; human figure kneeling on ground, right knee up to chest, left knee on ground, mostlty nude except for loin cloth; holding pole with right hand, head turned to left, wearing small hat; domed base ; Purplish stain
Knight chess piece
Horse's head atop baluster-type stand; stand features pierced and undercut knop above base; horse bridled, mouth open slightly, teeth visible, long mane; unscrews at base, head removable
Pawn chess piece
Human warrior figure turning to left side holding large circular shield with carved face in left hand; sword in right hand; wearing oval hat, tunic; octagonal base with carved designs; Beige paint
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure, intricately carved costume; right hand touching beads around neck; left arm at side; clutching edge of cape; oval pulley-shaped platform; concentric ball base; unscrews above and below sphere
Bishop chess piece
Human religious figure, dressed in robes, miter; left arm at side; clutching edge of cape; right arm bent, clutching opposite edge of cape; standing on oval platform; flowerpot-type pedestal base; unscrews above base and below platform
Bishop chess piece
Human religious figure, standing, wearing robes, short miter; left arm at side, hand clutching edge of cape; right arm bent clutching miter ribbon (?); standing on circular pulley-shaped platform
Pawn chess piece
Standing military figure wearing tunic and cap; left leg propped up on something, turned at waist, facing body to the left; tassels at waist hang to knees; club ? resting on right shoulder, propped up with left hand; horn at waist, left side; long braid down back; carved and cut pedestal base (octagonal)
Pawn chess piece
Human figure standing, wearing boots, long shirt, pants, cap; both knees bent; right arm at side holding butt of rifle; left hand at rifle neck; plain oval base; horn at waist on left side
Pawn chess piece
Human military figure wearing tunic, odd-shaped helmet; twisted at waist to left, holding end of spear in right hand, neck in left; irregular shaped carved pedestal base (flowers); Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Human military figure, wearing tunic and irregular helmet; body turned at waist to left; holding end of spear in right hand, neck in left; standing on oval pulley shape platform base; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Very narrow decorated elephant carrying on its back a small tower, a mahout on its neck; blanket over elephant is carved and pierced; trunk attached to right leg; mounted on elliptical pulley-shaped base
Rook chess piece
Two-tiered tower figure, lower tier larger than upper one, each cylindrical upper edge is dentate; carved and turned
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower, with carved stripes, top edge is dentate; extending beyond tower is a sphere on a pedestal stand
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower; carved stripes; dentate upper and lower edge; sphere atop pedestal stand extends beyond tower; above base is a serrated ring encircling tower; top piece unscrews
Rook chess piece
Narrow cylindrical tower with dentate edges at (along) side of tower (looks like large leaves); flat circular base with concentric circle design
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved stripes, bottom edge is serrated; serrated band encircles tower just above base; dentate edge at top around tower; sphere sits atop narrow projection on top of tower; finial unscrews
Rook chess piece
Carved, turned and drilled cylindrical 2-tiered tower, carved stripes; upper edge of castle is dentate; atop tower is mushroom-shaped finial, topped by a wavy flag; four drilled holes on finial; unscrews in 2 places, flag is removable
Castle chess piece
Narrow plain tower, carved stripe design, upper edge is notched, narrow ridge on bottom edge ; Red stain
Castle chess piece
A small narrow tower atop a baluster stand, carved bands around tower; notches in upper edge; flat circular base unscrews ; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Plain cylindrical tower, carved bands encircle it; 4 notches on top edge
Rook chess piece
Plain cylindrical tower, carved bands encircle it; 4 notches at top edge
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; turned, carved, drilled; elliptical miter atop baluster stand which features two blower carved spheres; flat-circular base unscrews
Rook chess piece
A caricature (?) elephant carrying a mahout on its head, a small tower with flag on its back; elephant covered by blanket (carved and drilled) trunk curves to right side; tusks touch in front; oval pulley-shaped base; flag is removable ; Red stain
Castle chess piece
A narrow elephant caricature ? mahout on its head; covered by decorative blanket; tusks touch in front, trunk curves to right; irregular pulley-shaped base ; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Narrow piece; a small reddish-brown horse carrying on its back a rider wearing an irregular hat; right arm extended behind sword in hand (pointing downward); left hand on rein; horse's forelegs raised slightly, irregular pulley-shaped base
Rook chess piece
A crudely carved elephant, orange; on all four knees, trunk curled under, carved blanket over back; tail curves to left; elliptical base
Bishop chess piece
Red stone with black and grey flecks; standing figure dressed in long robes, large hat with feather; long braid down back; beads around neck, moustache and beard; arms at sides; square pedestal base
Bishop chess piece
Red stone with black and grey flecks; standing oriental figure, arms at sides; wearing large hat with feather at back; long robes, beads around neck, moustache and beard; long braid down back; square pedestal base
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece, traditional King design, crown with a cross on top; disk base, figure is cream-coloured with brown streaks in it; disk encircles piece at midsection (marbled ?)
Rook chess piece
Rudely carved small black elephant carrying a mahout on its head; elephant decorated with red blanket; ears are large and stick out, long tusks; mahout dressed in red, has a moutache, hands clasped at waist; notched oval base
Pawn chess piece
Human figure from waist and up, wearing full robes, hands on waist, palms inward, band around head, long braid down back; sash visible at back; oval base
Pawn chess piece
Tradesman figure; standing, wearing, knickers, blue shirt, carrying his wares on his back; right arm bent, forearm extended outward; left arm bent, forearm resting on midriff; turned pedestal base; mounted on green domed base (grass)
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece resembling a circular tower with a domed top which is submounted by a cross; a dark brown cylinder sits inside, is visible through four window-like holes; encircling piece near base are eight concave disks
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece, cylindrical with a domed top which is submounted by a sphere-shaped figure; black dot on top; serrated edge encircles piece near dome; eight 4-petalled flowers encircle piece near base, black spot in center of each flower ; Dark stain
King ?, Rook ? chess piece
Crudely carved elephant carrying a square covered howdah on its back; elephant's trunk and tail attached to base; the four posts of howdah extend beyond roof; irregular shaped base ; Dark reddish-brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece; sphere atop a short, wide baluster-type stand; circular pulley-shaped base; dimple on top of ball ; Brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece; cylindrical-shaped piece at middle with sides bulging outward slightly; mushroom-shaped finial (also sort of pulley-shaped); base consists of concentric disks ; Light green stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece, long and thin, unscrews above base; baluster-type stand submounted by a flattened sphere; circular base ; Reddish stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece, short and wide baluster-type stand; top is split down the center; underside of pulley-shaped base is slightly concave ; Dark brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster-type stand; top piece split down center; rings around upper section; circular base ; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster-type stand; flat top is split down center; disk-like pulley-shaped base unscrews
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece topped by a crown with 4 small wedges taken out, small ball in center; two large disks at center of piece, cylindrical base, flowerpot-shaped piece above base ; Light brown stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece topped by a slightly pointed ball; two disks under ball; cylindrical base, flowerpot-shaped piece above base ; Dark brown stain
King chess piece
Circular non-figurative piece, baluster type made up of various sizes of disk-like shapes; small crown is slightly domed; Brown stain
Queen chess piece
Circular non-figurative piece, composed of disk-like pieces and a sphere atop piece; underside of base is slightly concave ; Light brown stain
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece, carved and turned, small sphere on top, cylinder shape at midsection, carved stripes; serrated edge near top; flat base can be unscrewed, also unscrews above cylinder; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Tall slender baluster-type piece; domed finial has serrated edge, midsection consists of disks with rounded sides; unscrews at two places near base
Knight chess piece
Small horse's head (from neck and up) pegged atop a turned baluster stand; horse's mane brushed to left side; flat circular base
Pawn chess piece
Tiny (stickman) cartoon like head with a top hat atop a carved turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection with curled edges, dome shaped base with serrated edges; drilled near bottom edge
Rook chess piece
Tower shaped figure, pointed finial; top of tower has 8 oval windows, a small ball is seen through windows; small gallery at midsection, edges curled over; top of base edge is serrated; bottom edge of base is drilled; Dark brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Simple head with a top hat atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection curls over; base's top edge is serrated, bottom edge drilled ; Dark brown stain
Pawn chess piece
A simple head with a top hat atop a carved, turned and drilled piece; gallery at midsection has curled edges; domed base is serrated at top edge, drilled at bottom edge
Pawn chess piece
A simple head with a top hat atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection has curled edges; base is slightly domed, top edge is serrated, bottom edge drilled; Dark brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Simple head with top hat atop carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection with curled over edges; base (slightly domed) has serrated upper edge, drilled bottom edge; Dark brown stain
Knight chess piece
Yellow draught-type disk piece with blue trim and blue outline of picture (horse's head); underside of piece are two concentric circles
Bishop chess piece
Draught-type yellow disk piece (fleur de lis) blue outlined picture of piece; outline of disk; underside shows 2 concentric circles
Rook chess piece
Yellow draught style dish, blue outlined picture of castle, outlined disk; underside depicts 2 concentric circles
Bishop chess piece
Yellow draught style piece; blue outlined picture (fleur de lis) of piece; underside of piece depicts 2 concentric circles
Knight chess piece
Black draught-type disk piece with red trim; underside of piece are two concentric circles; picture of piece (horse's head)
Rook chess piece
Black draught style disk, with picture of piece (castle); red trim; underside depicts 2 concentric circles
Knight chess piece
Black draught-style piece with an inset picture of piece (horse's head), underside has concentric circles
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, pulley shaped, short; sphere-shaped finial; top half of piece is pink, bottom half is pinkish-orange
Unknown chess piece
Pulley-shaped short piece; top half is pink, bottom half pinkish-orange; sphere-shaped finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, baluster shape; top is pink, rest of piece light brown; sphere shaped finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, pulley-shaped, top half of piece is pink, bottom half pinkish-orange; sphere-shaped finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract hourglass-shaped piece, pink on top half, light brown on bottom half; sphere finial has hole in top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, hourglass shaped green on top half, light brown bottom half; sphere-shaped finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract (mushroom) shaped; top half pink, bottom light brown; sphere shaped finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, pulley shaped; top half green; bottom half light brown; sphere-shaped finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, baluster shaped; green top; rest of piece light brown; sphere-shaped finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract; hourglass/mushroom shaped; green on top half; light brown bottom half; sphere-shaped finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract; hourglass/mushroom shaped; pink on top half; light brown on bottom half; sphere finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract; mushroom/hourglass; top half green; bottom half light brown; sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, hourglass/mushroom shaped, green top half, light brown bottom, sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, pulley-shaped, green top half, light brown, bottom, sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, mushroom/hourglass shaped, green top half; light brown bottom; sphere finial on top
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract baluster shaped, domed base; green on top, light brown (rest of piece); sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract hourglass/mushroom shaped; green top half, light brown bottom, sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, hourglass/mushroom shaped, pink top half; light brown bottom, sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, hourglass/mushroom shaped, pink top half; light brown bottom, sphere finial
Unknown chess piece
Dark green Moslem abstract; shaped like an inverted goblet, domed base
Unknown chess piece
Moslem abstract, dark green pulley shaped; domed base; concentric circles on the top
Pawn chess piece
Monkey sitting on haunches, knees pointed outward, hands on knees, feet together; flathead, eyes are slits, ears are set back, flat circular base; light brown stain
Pawn chess piece
A monkey sitting on haunches, feet together, knees outward, hands on knees, flat head, eyes are slits, flat circular base; Dark brown stain
Bishop chess piece
African bust, diamond shaped head, wide nose, ears set back; eyes closed; wearing a miter; back of head visible, circular base; light brown stain
King chess piece
African human bust, urn on top of head; diamond-shaped head, wide nose, ears set back, eyes are slits; circular base is flattened in one spot; light brown stain
Wood, Stain chess piece
African bust, conic shaped figure on top of head; diamond shaped face; wide nose, closed eyes, ears set back, circular base; Light brown stain
King chess piece
African bust, urn on top of head, diamond-shaped face wide nose, closed eyes, set back ears; circular base; Dark brown stain
Knight chess piece
Giraffe's head and neck, long narrow head, slit eyes, ears stick out to side, horns stick up in middle, circular base; Dark brown stain
Rook chess piece
A cylindrical building with an inverted cone for a roof (thatched) circular base; light brown stain
Unknown chess piece
'Spike' piece - a long fish with black eyes; 2 fins on top; one on bottom; mouth open slightly
Unknown chess piece
'Spike' piece, strange long animal with black eyes, mouth open slightly (seal ?)
King chess piece
Non figurative piece; baluster type; finial ends in a dull point; base of piece is a peg which would fit into a hole on a chessboard; Red stain
King chess piece
Non figurative piece; baluster type; finial ends in a dull point; base of piece is a peg which would fit into a hole on a chessboard; White stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; baluster type piece; finial ends in a blunt point, base is peg which would fit into hole on a chessboard; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; baluster type piece; finial ends in a blunt point, base is peg which would fit into hole on a chessboard; White stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative baluster type piece finial ends in a blunt point, peg at base would fit into hole on chessboard; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative baluster type piece finial ends in a blunt point, peg at base would fit into hole on chessboard; White stain
Rook chess piece
Tower piece; baluster-type stand, tower has four notches around top edge, finial extends beyond that; peg at base fits into holes on chessboard
Rook chess piece
Tower piece; baluster-type stand, tower has four notches around top edge, finial extends beyond that; peg at base fits into holes on chessboard
Knight chess piece
A crudely carved horse's head atop a turned baluster stand; peg at base fits into a hole on chessboard; Red Stain
Knight chess piece
A crudely carved horse's head atop a turned baluster stand; peg at base fits into a hole on chessboard; Red Stain
Knight chess piece
A crudely carved horse's head atop a turned baluster stand; peg at base fits into a hole on chessboard
Knight chess piece
A crudely carved horse's head atop a turned baluster stand; peg at base fits into a hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative, baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a sphere; peg on bottom fits into a hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative, baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a sphere; peg on bottom fits into a hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a ball, peg at base fits into hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a ball, peg at base fits into hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a ball, peg at base fits into hole on chessboard
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster-type piece; finial is a point on top of a ball, peg at base fits into hole on chessboard
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative baluster type piece; finial ends in a blunt point; peg; Red stain; Red stain
Rook ? chess piece
Piece is brownish orange; a man reclined on an elephant, mounted on a tall rectangular pedestal base; both elephant and rider have heads turned to right; rider laying on his left side; left hand propping up head; elephant's tail attached to right rear leg; Soapstone
Rook chess piece
A brown angular tower figure; cube shaped at middle section; top edge is notched, hollow at bottom; flowers and vines carved over whole piece; Soapstone
Rook chess piece
An orange/pink angular tower, cube shape at midsection; carved flowers and vines over whole piece; hollow bottom, top edge serrated; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Light brown stone with flecks; a man (mandarin-style) wearing a cylindrical hat, feather on top, right arm crossed over chest, left arm not visible; wearing long robes, rectangular pedestal base; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Beige stone with dark flecks; human figure (mandarin style); long moustache and beard; wearing long robes; left arm across chest; right arm not visible; rectangular pedestal base; Soapstone
Soapstone chess piece
Black stone, a human figure (madarin-style) wearing a cylindrical hat with feather, long robes, left hand drawn across chest, right arm at side; carved flowers on rectangular pedestal base; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Orange soapstone; a human figure with a long beard, wearing long robes and a tall domed hat; sceptre in right hand, something (?) in left hand; rectangular pedestal base has carved flowers; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Black stone; human figure (mandarin style) wearing a flat cylindrical hat, long robes, leaning on some sort of railing arms folded over chest; rectangular pedestal base has carved flower on front; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Black stone; a human figure with a long beard, bald except for a small tuft of hair, wearing long robes, carrying something (?) with both arms; Soapstone
Unknown chess piece
Black stone; 2 human figures, situated on different levels; upper figure has beard and hair on sides of head, right knee raised; lower figure appears almost dog-like; tall rectangular pedestal base; Soapstone
Knight ? chess piece
Light brown; a horse carrying a human figure, both are turning their heads to the right; rider wears a small brimmed hat, tunic; both riders and horse's eyes are black; tall rectangular pedestal base; Soapstone
Pawn chess piece
A human figure (tradesman) wearing knickers, short jacket, carrying what appears to be half a barrel on his back; hands are clasped in front of chest; mounted on domed platform; spool-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
A human figure (tradeswoman) wearing a full knee-length skirt, peasant blouse; hair in braids on top of head, holding hat in left hand; carrying what appears to be a half barrel on back; spool-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
A red reindeer decorated with black and gold spots; antlers form a 'U' shape; black and white band around neck; mounted on a very narrow notched platform which is mounted on an octagonal base
Knight chess piece
A horse carrying a warrior figure on its back; rider wearing a large curious hat, holding sword in right hand, rein in left; horse's forelegs are raised; very narrow piece; narrow pulley-shaped base
Unknown chess piece
A red and black dragon standing on hind legs, mouth open, mounted on square platform which submounts a square notched base
Rook chess piece
An elephant with a tower and flag on its back; trunk raised; mounted on a rhomboid platform; concentric ball base; unscrews above and below outermost ball
King ?, General ? chess piece
Disk-shaped piece, sides curve outward slightly; green trim on top and bottom; markings on top and bottom
Rook chess piece
A cylindrical tower with carved bands, top of tower is notched and drilled, base is spool shaped; top of tower unscrews; Light brown stain; Vegetable ivory
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands around it; top is notched; base is spool-shaped; Brown stain; Vegetable ivory
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a turned stand; horse's mane brushed to right side; black pupils, black button between its eyes; brown spots all over piece; Red stain; Vegetable ivory
Queen chess piece
A non-figurative piece; a serrated crown with a domed finial atop a turned stand; circular base; Red stain; Vegetable ivory
Knight chess piece
Red and white marble; a horse's head atop a turned baluster-type stand; horse's mouth open, teeth visible, mane brushed straight back; domed base
Knight chess piece
Red and grey marble; a horse's head atop a turned baluster-type stand; mouth open, teeth clenched; domed base
Rook chess piece
Red and white marble; a cylindrical tower with a notched top; a carved band near middle; a reel shaped base
Queen chess piece
A simple human head wearing a crown; 2 galleries at midsection with edges curled over; domed base has serrated upper edge; drilled lower edge
Bishop chess piece
A simple human head wearing a hat flattened on the sides; a gallery at midsection has curled edges; domed base is serrated on top edge, drilled around bottom edge
Pawn chess piece
A simple human head with a brimmed hat atop a carved, turned and pierced stand; a gallery at midsection has curled edges; domed base is serrated on upper edge, drilled on bottom edge
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection with curled edges; domed base has serrated upper edge, drilled bottom edge; Dark brownstain
Wood, Stain, Paint chess piece
A simple human head with a top hat atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection with edges curled over; domed base is serrated on upper edge, drilled on lower edge; Dark brown stain
Pawn chess piece
A simple human head with a top hat atop a carved, turned and drilled stand; gallery at midsection with edges curled; domed base has serrated upper edge; drilled bottom edge; Dark brown stain
Castle chess piece
Unknown chess piece
A dog with a band around its neck, right foreleg raised; ears hang down; oval notched base
Rook chess piece
A white elephant trimmed in gold carrying a tiny mahout on its neck and an open howdah on its back; mounted on a domed base
Pawn chess piece
A short warrior figure wearing a tunic, hat; lunging to the left, holding a musket in his hands; standing on a carved octagonal reel-shaped base; Red paint
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; elaborately carved and turned; a crown above 2 disk- like pieces which sit above two spheres; flat circular base can be unscrewed
Bishop chess piece
An oval split miter atop a carved and turned baluster type stand; pointed finial atop miter; flat circular base can be unscrewed
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a carved and turned baluster-type stand; horse's mouth open slightly; mane hanging on both sides of neck; flat circular base can be unscrewed; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece, carved and turned baluster stand; two carved spheres at midsection; finial is a carved sphere; flat base can be unscrewed; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
A non-figurative, carved and turned, baluster piece; stand features a pierced and undercut knop (flower design); finial is a rosebud; base can be unscrewed
Knight chess piece
A horse's head atop a turned base; horse's mouth open slightly, teeth visible; mane braided down right side; ears perked up; Light brown stain
Knight chess piece
A small, simply carved piece, cleftheaded; 2 disks at midsection, domed base; Brown stain
Knight chess piece
Simply carved piece; a cylinder with a wedge cut off it (clefthead) atop a pulley shaped base; carved band around top section; Light brown stain
Knight chess piece
Simply carved piece; a cylinder with a wedge cut off it atop a baluster-type base; carved band around top and middle sections; Brownstain
Unknown chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; as yellow hourglass shaped piece with 2 disks in the middle, atop a red stick
Unknown chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; as yellow hourglass shaped piece with 2 disks in the middle, atop a red stick
Rook chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a small blue tower figure with notched upper edge atop a white stick
Rook chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a small blue tower figure with notched upper edge atop a white stick
Unknown chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a green hourglass shaped figure with 2 disks at the middle atop a white stick
Unknown chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a green hourglass shaped figure with 2 disks at the middle atop a white stick
Bishop chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a red conical miter topped by a ball atop a white stick; small cross on miter
Bishop chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a red conical miter topped by a ball atop a white stick; small cross on miter
Pawn chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a white ball mounted on a baluster-type stand atop a red stick
Pawn chess piece
'Swizzle stick' pieces; a white ball mounted on a baluster-type stand atop a red stick
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; abstract; piece narrows at the top; i.e.: conic shape; base bottom has a piece cut out; semi-circle cut out near top; Brownstain; Black Paint
Rook chess piece
Non-figurative, abstract; square, domed base; black triangle on top of piece; long rectangular piece cut out on opposite sides; Brownstain; Black Paint
King chess piece
Non-figurative, abstract piece; from one side resembles a face with a black gaping mouth, a wide nose and one eye; long black post rises up near one corner; Black paint
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative, abstract piece; square domed base; Brown stain; Black paint
Knight chess piece
Non-figurative; abstract piece; square base with 4 wedges taken out at bottom; a dot on either side of piece appears to make up eyes; Brown stain; Black paint
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative, abstract piece; black wedge near bottom on oe side resembles a mouth to the left of which is a long black slit; Brown stain; Black Paint
King chess piece
A non-figurative piece; a semi-circular shaped crown with a square cross on top; four disks are found just above the domed base
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; a flat top split miter atop a circular pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; a sphere on top a baluster type stand; large circular pulley-shaped base
Rook chess piece
Conic tower on a domed stand; upper edge of tower has four notches; carved bands encircle tower; top surface of tower is concave; Brown stain
Pawn chess piece
A standing warrior figure wearing knee-length pants, a hat that leans to the left; beads around both arms bent, a small shield in neck; left hand, a spear (?) in right hand; bare feet; standing on plain rectangular base
Rook chess piece
A tower figure, shaped somewhat like a bowling pin; flat top has four small nothces; carved bands from top to midsection; circular base; Black stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; baluster type stand with a cylinder at the center; finial is a sphere with carved bands; cylinder composed of wide and narrow disks; circular base is slightly domed; can be unscrewed
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; baluster type with a cylinder shape at center; finial is an inverted cone with a disk on top; cylinder composed of wide and narrow disks; circular, slightly domed base can be unscrewed
King chess piece
Non-figurative, baluster type piece with a cylinder shape at midsection; finial is a small sphere top a small disk; cylinder composed of wide and narrow disks; unscrews at three places
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; baluster-type stand with a cylinder at midsection; finial is a small sphere atop a large sphere; cylinder composed of narrow and wide disks; unscrews at three places
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece composed mostly of disk shapes; plain crown slight point at top; base shaped like an inverted goblet
Queen chess piece
A non-figurative piece, finial sphere atop a disk; piece has the general shape of a Christmas tree; Black stain
Rook chess piece
A spool-shaped tower with a carved brick design; narrow finial with a disk in the middle; ball atop finial; Green stain
Rook chess piece
A spool shaped tower with a narrow finial that has a disk in the middle; piece has carved brick design
Bishop chess piece
Draught type piece; black except for split in miter; opposite side has carved concentric circles; Black and red paint
Pawn chess piece
A human warrior figure wearing a helmet; and tunic; left arm extended across chest, right arm extended behind; standing on oval platform; which is submounted on a flowerpot-style pedestal stand; unscrews in two places
Pawn chess piece
Draught-style turned disk, carved picture at center (chinaman with hat holding a musket ?); background is a pierced design; opposite side depicts a many-petalled flower
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster-type piece; flame-shaped finial; circular domed base; oval-piece at midsection; unscrews at base
Rook chess piece
Tower figure with carved bands, four notches along top edge; hole on top surface; Red Stain
Rook chess piece
A tall narrow circular tower with carved bands; four notches along top edge; circular base; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; a notched, domed crown atop a stand composed of disks; base shaped like an inverted goblet
Queen chess piece
A non-figurative piece - circular notched crown with sphere on top; flowerpot - type stand, 2 disks above 'flowerpot', cylindrical base
King chess piece
A non-figurative piece; finial is a sphere atop an inverted cone; submounted on a bowl-shaped crown; domed base; disks at midsection; black stain
King chess piece
A non-figurative piece; crown is a large inverted cone, a small narrow finial on top is submounted by a sphere; circular domed base; Black stain
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands; upper edge is notched; mushroom shaped finial with a flag on top; base is an extension of tower, slightly wider; unscrews in 3 places
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands; top edge is notched; flag sits atop a drilled mushroom shaped piece on tower; base slightly wider than figure, an extension of tower
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with striped bands, upper edge is notched; cone-shaped finial with a sphere on top; concentric circles carved in underside of base; Red stain
Rook chess piece
A short cylindrical tower with carved bands; upper edge has six notches; finial is a sphere atop a crown; Black stain
Rook chess piece
A cylindrical tower with carved bands; upper edge has 6 notches; finial is a sphere atop a cone; base is an extension of tower, slightly wider
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands; serrated lower edge, notched upper edge; finial consists of a sphere on top of serrated disk; atop an inverted cone
Rook chess piece
Small cylindrical tower, four notches on upper edge; baluster-type finial is topped by a sphere
Rook chess piece
A smooth cylindrical tower, six notches on upper edge; base is wider than tower, curves slightly; surface at top of piece is slightly domed; unscrews at base
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower, carved stripes notched upper edge; drilled mushroom-shaped finial is submounted by a flag; flag is removable, finial unscrews
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands encircling it; top is notched six times; base is a bit wider than tower
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical-tower, notched upper edge; baluster-type finial topped by a sphere; carved bands encircle piece; green paint coming off, red colour showing through all over; Red stain; Green paint
Rook chess piece
A cylindrical tower carved bands around it; upper edge is notched; base is slightly wider than tower
Bishop, Stain chess piece
Oval split miter atop a baluster stand; oval at midsection; slightly domed base can be unscrewed; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Oval split miter atop a baluster stand; oval at midsection; slightly domed base can be unscrewed
Bishop chess piece
Teardrop - shaped split miter atop a baluster stand; small disk underneath miter; slightly domed base unscrews
Bishop chess piece
Oval split miter atop a baluster stand, oval piece at midsection; disk under miter; slightly domed base unscrews
Rook ? (probably) chess piece
A personified bear standing, wearing a monk's robes; arms at sides; head thrust outward; stern look on face; circular base; Metal filled with gunshot
Unknown chess piece
A yellow old looking bear leaning on a large stick, held in its hands; a small monkey on right side of bear's head; brown circular pedestal base
Unknown chess piece
A human caricature, man standing, wearing a blue suit, small blue cap, left hand behind back holding axe, right arm holding gold ?; wide smile, large nose, blond hair; plain black cylindrical base
Unknown chess piece
Human caricature; man standing on a book ('memoirs'), wearing a red smoking jacket, holding a pipe in right hand; black pants, brown shoes, grey hair; plain; black cylindrical base
King chess piece
'Alice in Wonderland' cartoon-style figure; standing King, wearing a serrated crown, torso consists of coils; moustachioed, an angry expression; left arm at side, right arm bent; Red paint
Queen chess piece
'Alice in Wonderland' set piece; cartoon-style Queen, large serrated crown, hair tied up at back; wearing long dress; lower body made up of coils, arms crossed at wrists, scowling face; flat circular base; Black and off-white paint
Rook chess piece
'Alice in Wonderland' set piece; cartoon-style; a human figure dressed as a circular tower, smiling face, hands behind back; conic hat, brick-style design on tower, feet facing opposite way than body; flat circular base; White and black paint
Knight chess piece
'Alice in Wonderland' set piece; cartoon-style, horse's head on a human body; horse's head's mane stands straight up; mouth slightly open; body wearing knight's armour; hands clasped in front; flat circular base; Red and black paint
Pawn chess piece
'Alice in Wonderland' set piece; cartoon-type, human figure leaning on a brick slab, head resting on hands; face not visible, torso made up of coils, circular disk-like base
Bishop chess piece
Human figure from waist up; hands clasped in front, eyes closed, wearing a miter; circular disk-type base encased in gilt metal
King chess piece
White human head, cylindrical shaped; angular nose, long moustache, cylindrical crown has a drop-shape finial; circular base has lead (?) in it for extra weight
Queen chess piece
Black human head, cylindrical shaped; wearing a crown with brick-style design; long angular nose, eyes are slits, long hair; lead in circular base for stability
Knight chess piece
White human head, cylindrical shaped, wearing a helmet that covers all of head except face; large angular nose, slit-eyes, cleft chin; disk-type base
Knight chess piece
Black human head, long face; wearing a large plain miter; long angular nose, slit eyes, cleft chin; disk-type base; lead in base produces stability
Knight chess piece
A black human head, wearing a helmet covering whole head except face; long angular nose, long moustache, slit eyes stern expression; disk-style base has lead inside for stability
Knight chess piece
a medeival knight riding a rearing horse; knight wearing a long cape, spurs on boots, large cross on chest; horse's right foreleg raised up, left foreleg bent; disk-base has lead inside for stability
Rook chess piece
Non-figurative, shaped like an inverted goblet; gallery at top has two notches, cylinder shape at middle of piece; domed base has two lines intersecting each other, a hole at either end of each line; Brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; a teardrop shaped miter, a piece cut out on one side; a cylinder-shape at midsection; domed base has design on one side; two lines intersecting each other, a hole at either end of each line; Brown Paint
King chess piece
Crudely carved human figure sitting on a chair; wearing a cylindrical hat, long robes; long pointy beard, 'droopy' eyes; cylindrical base
Queen chess piece
Crudely carved, human figure, eyes shut, standing; wearing long robes, cylindrical hat with sphere on top; wedge cut out of back; cylindrical base
Bishop chess piece
Crudely carved human figure; wearing long robes, glasses, hat; long beard, hands meet in front of body; 'X' pattern at back of shoulders; disk shaped base
Knight chess piece
Crudely carved dragon figure; cylinder shaped head; wide nose and mouth; short ears, small serrated tail at back; scale design around simple body; cylindrical base
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower shaped figure; brick design; small rectangular doors carved on opposite sides; roof composed of tiers; finial is a ball atop an oval, atop a disk
Pawn chess piece
Crudely carved human figure standing; wearing long robes, cylindrical hat; holding a sword in left hand at waist level, small wedge taken out at back
King chess piece
Human figure, cone shaped; brown face and hands, otherwise covered in white, serrated crown with small cone at top; full beard, eyes are holes; hollow inside
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure, cone-shaped, brown face and hands, otherwise white; cylindrical crown with small cone on top; small smile, eyes are holes; hollow inside
Bishop chess piece
A human head, cone-shaped; brown face and hands at sides; otherwise white all over; wearing a split miter with a cross on the front; holes for eyes, hollow inside
Knight chess piece
A small human figure on a simple horse; rider's face and hands brown; rest of piece white; rider wears conic helmet, holds shield in left hand, spear in right; horse has simple head, no legs visible
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower, brick design, triangular door on one side; upper edge of tower is serrated; piece is hollow; door is brown, rest of piece is white
Pawn chess piece
A human head, face and right hand brown, left hand covered by shield; rest of piece white; most of head covered by conic helmet; right hand holding spear
Knight chess piece
Non-figurative, abstract piece; cylindrical with cut sphere on top; top is slightly pointed, cylinder shape cut out of sphere
Unknown chess piece
Bust of a human figure, black shoulder-length hair; small black moustache and eyebrows; pink lips and eyelids; wearing a red and white scarf, brown and red shirt; mounted on baluster type stand
Bishop chess piece
A silver eagle with gold beak and talons; wings at back, left foot resting on top of large shield; shield depicts a silver eagle on a blue and red background; silver disk-shaped base
Queen chess piece
A white unicorn with a gold horn, chain, hooves; gold shield has red emblem of a dragon; unicorn standing on hind legs, head cocked to right side, stern expression; disk shaped base
Bishop chess piece
A white copy of a rare original; seated on a decorated seat, a cylindrical hat, wearing long robes; holding a sceptre in left hand, right hand holding tassel; wide-eyed, index finger of righthand pointing up
King chess piece
Copy of rare original; orange human figure seated on decorated throne, holding a sword across lap; full beard, stern expression, cylindrical notched crown
Queen chess piece
A copy of a rare original; orange wide-eyed human figure seated on a small crown, wearing robes, notched crown, holding in left hand, a horn, right hand touching cheek
Knight chess piece
A copy of a rare original; black and blue knight riding a small horse, rider wearing conic helmet, spear in left hand, right palm facing forward; horse's head bent over; sword at rider's right side
Knight chess piece
Copy of a rare original; red and black knight on a small horse; rider holds long shield on left side; spear in right hand; wears conic helmet; full beard; back of horse's head is flat
Bishop chess piece
Copy of a rare original; orange and black human figure, wearing robe, conic helmet, holding a large shield in front with left hand; right hand holding long sword; wide-eyed, disturbed look
King chess piece
Moulded copy of rare original; brown and white, king seated on an elaborate throne made of small human figures; lion on top of throne; king frowning; wearing robes, crown; holdig inverted sword with both hands
Knight chess piece
A medeival knight clad in a cape, some armour visible, most of face covered by helmet; large shield in front of body, held in left hand; sword held in right hand; Dark brown stain
King chess piece
Standing human figure wearing robes, serrated crown; holding ball with both hands; long, pointed beard, sleeves very long; cross at chest
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure, wearing full robes and crown; left hand emerging from robes; hair curled at ends; face looking down; Dark brown stain
King chess piece
Standing mandarin-style figure; elaborately dressed; odd-shaped frown; beads around neck, holding curved sceptre in left arm, right arm at side; hand not visible; moustache and beard; picture of swan at chest; standing on octagonal decorated spool-shaped base; long braid down back; Composition plastic
Pawn chess piece
A standing warrior figure, brown and orange; wearing odd helmet, decorated tunic, holding a spear in right hand, box (?) in left; beard and moustache, stanted eyes; standing on decorated octagonal stand
Knight chess piece
Grotesque horse's head, light blue and black; curly mane; head facing upward, eyes brown, crown design on front of neck; hollowed out
Queen chess piece
Standing human figure, elaborately dressed; holding fan in right hand, orarium in left; down at side; hair comes to a point at back; unusual headdress; mounted on pulley-shaped platform; concentric ball base
Knight chess piece
A human figure riding a horse, (horse seen only from neck, rider from waist), rider wearing cylindrical hat, robes; mane in left hand, sword in right at waist; mounted on baluster-type stand
Bishop chess piece
Standing human figure wearing robes, tall split miter, holding sceptre in right hand, Bible in left; full beard, pendant at neck; cross on cape at back; standing on domed platform; disk-shaped base
Knight chess piece
A standing figure, medeival style; wearing armour, tunic; holding inverted sword with both hands; circular stand has lead in bottom for stability
King chess piece
Crude-looking piece; human figure seated with legs crossed; wearing red cap, very colourful shirt; large eyes, moustache; holding dagger (?) in right hand, ball (?) in left; base is width of figure
Queen chess piece
Human figure seated with legs crossed, wearing colourful dress, hands clasped in front of waist; hair on top of head; wearing earrings; base same width as piece
King chess piece
Human figure seated on a large throne, right leg bent up on chair; elaborately dressed, wearing cylindrical crown; two small dogs in front of throne; square base with short legs
King chess piece
Gold coloured human figure seated on red square throne; cylindrical crown; long robe; hands on knees, wide-eyed
Rook chess piece
Crudely carved black elephant, kneeling; cross-hatched pattern on back, top of head, trunk curves around to base; irregular shaped domed base
Unknown chess piece
A purple elf-like creature, head only, with a tall hat that curls around itself near the top; devilish expression; domed base
Bishop chess piece
Very small pieces, non-figurative split miter; flat topped; domed base unscrews; beneath base is cylindrical metal peg
Bishop chess piece
Very small pieces, non-figurative split miter; flat topped; domed base unscrews; beneath base is cylindrical metal peg
Knight chess piece
Very small pieces, crude horses on top of domed base; head unscrews; metal peg beneath base
Knight chess piece
Very small pieces, crude horses on top of domed base; head unscrews; metal peg beneath base
Queen chess piece
Very small, non-figurative; cylindrical serrated crown with a small dome in the middle; domed base; metal peg beneath piece
King chess piece
Very small, nonfigurative piece; circular crown with carved stripes; small cone in center of crown; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath base
Pawn chess piece
Very small piece; non-figurative; sphere atop a turned stand; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Pawn chess piece
Very small piece; non-figurative; sphere atop a turned stand; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Pawn chess piece
Very small piece; non-figurative; sphere atop a turned stand; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Pawn chess piece
Very small piece; non-figurative; sphere atop a turned stand; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Rook chess piece
Very small tower figure; upper edge notched; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Rook chess piece
Very small tower figure; upper edge notched; slightly domed base; metal peg beneath piece
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative piece; egg shaped; a small wedge cut out on side; painted flowers and leaves on side; blue cone on top; blue and green around base
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; intricately carved; crown on top with rosebud finial; below crown is a gallery; two carved spheres above base; square flowers carved on upper one; finial and base unscrew
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with flag on top; fretted carvings of a village encircles piece; upper edge notched; mounted on a stand with a flat base; flag has no emblem; base and flag unscrew; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
A face on one side of an oval miter, atop a baluster stand; stand features a pierced and undercut knop, fretted carvings of birds and flowers; cross atop miter; base unscrews
Pawn chess piece
A non-figurative, intricately carved; a rosebud atop a baluster stand which features a pierced and undercut knop; base is pierced on surface; base unscrews
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative, baluster stand which features a pierced and undercut knop; rosebud-shaped finial; knop has fretted carvings of flowers; base unscrews
Pawn chess piece
A human head atop a baluster type stand; wearing strange hat, no hair visible; stand features two carved spheres above base; carved flowers on lower sphere; base and head unscrew; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
A human head atop a baluster type stand; wearing strange hat, no hair visible; stand features two carved spheres above base; carved flowers on lower sphere; base and head unscrew; Red stain
Knight chess piece
Head of a white horse, gilt around eyes and ears; an elaborate crest on left side, depicting a seated trojan; 'Wembley 1924' above crest
Queen chess piece
A standing human figure, dressed in elaborate costume, left arm drawn across chest, right arm down; left visible at bottom of robe; circular domed base
Pawn chess piece
A light brown bear sitting on hind legs, forepaws extended outward, pointing down; dark brown spool-shaped stand; disk shaped base; Dark and light brown stains
Pawn chess piece
Dark brown bear sitting on rear legs, forepaws extended and pointed down; mounted on a light spool-shaped brown base; Dark and light brown stains
Queen chess piece
Shiny, red, non-figurative piece, serrated crown with a sphere on top; two disks below crown; 'Staunton' design; Anodized metal
Rook chess piece
Shiny orange cylindrical tower; upper edge notched, base is pulley-shaped
Pawn chess piece
Shiny gilt coloured non-figurative piece; sphere on top of a disk atop a pulley-shaped base; Anodized metal
Knight chess piece
Standing human figure, dressed in long tunic, green cape, holding in left hand an inverted sword; right hand holds a scroll at side; black hair and moustache; domed platform, pulley-shaped base
King ?, Queen ? chess piece
A large black elephant carrying a mahout on its head and an empty covered howdah on its back; elephant's blanket has a cross-hatched pattern; elephant picking up something (?) with its trunk; tail attached to right rear leg
King chess piece
Green with brown spots, totem pole style piece, 2 square feet on base, rectangular head with fall crown; back is flat and smooth
Bishop chess piece
White non-figurative piece, square base, diamond shape at center; square top is notched on all four sides
Knight chess piece
A brown crudely carved horse's head atop a rectangular pulley-shaped base; ears perked up
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure; wearing brimmed hat; long-sleeved shirt, pants; standing on pulley-shaped base; hollow base; Brown paint
Pawn chess piece
White standing human figure wearing a brimmed hat, long-sleeve shirt, pants; standing on a pulley-shaped base; base hollow
Queen ? chess piece
Green human figure with wings at back, arms folded across chest, face looks like a monkeys; white 'bobble' on head; white ivory base has carved leaf design
Bishop chess piece
Red marble with white and black flecks; non-figurative; teardrop-shaped split miter atop a baluster type stand; domed base
Pawn chess piece
Red and brown marble; non-figurative piece; sphere above a disk, baluster type stand, domed base
Bishop chess piece
Black, white and brown marble; non-figurative piece, teardrop-shaped miter atop a baluster type stand; domed base
Rook chess piece
A cylindrical tower with carved bands; top edge has four notches; bottom edge (base) extends beyond tower; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands; upper edge has four notches; base extends beyond tower
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands, upper edge has four notches; flat base unscrews
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower with carved bands, upper edge has four notches; flat base unscrews
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster-type stem; serrated crown; tall narrow finial extends beyond crown, is topped by a small ball; crown and base unscrew; Red stain
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster-type stand; serrated crown, tall narrow finial extends beyond crown; is topped by a ball; base and crown unscrew.; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower figure with serrated upper edge; baluster-type finial extends beyond upper edge; tower mounted on a baluster stand; domed base unscrews as does finial; Red stain
Rook chess piece
Rectangular building with triangular roof; 'brick' type carving on building, 'shingles' on roof; flat square base
Pawn chess piece
Standing human figure wearing tunic of armour, helmet; holding shield in left hand, spear in right hand; left leg bent slightly; square, flat base
Bishop chess piece
A standing human figure wearing a cape covering most of body; a shield in front of body depicts a large cross (crusader's emblem); square domed base
Rook chess piece
A three tiered cylindrical tower; top and middle tiers have notches on their uppermost edges; brick style design around piece; Black and orange paint
King ? chess piece
Non-figurative piece; baluster type stand; cylinder shape at midsection; finial is a crown with a serrated edge topped by a striped sphere; cylinder has carved leaf design; base and middle section unscrew
Queen ? chess piece
Non-figurative piece; baluster type stand with cylinder at midsection; finial is a carved sphere topped by a drop-shaped piece; cylinder is carved and drilled; base is notched; unscrews at base and above cylinder; Red stain
King ? chess piece
Non-figurative piece; consists mostly of disks; finial is a serrated crown topped by a sphere on a cone; circular domed base unscrews
King ? chess piece
Non-figurative; baluster type stand with cylinder at midsection; finial is a serrated crown with a sphere in the middle; domed base unscrews
Queen ? chess piece
Non-figurative; baluster-type stand; center part composed mainly of disks; finial is a tiny cone on a small crown; carved concentric circles on base; unscrews at base and near middle
Rook chess piece
Cylindrical tower, upper edge notched and drilled; carved bands encircle tower; triangular flag on top is curled; flag pole removable at two places; Red stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; teardrop shaped split miter atop a short baluster type stand; domed base
Bishop chess piece
An oval split miter atop a stand; stand consists of a pole with a disk on the upper end of it, pulley-shaped base; base unscrews
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; flat-topped oval split miter atop a disk; tall pulley-shaped base; Light brown stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; teardrop shaped split miter atop a small dish mounted on a three-tiered base; bottom tier of base is a flat disk; Black stain
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; flat-topped oval split miter atop a small disk which submounts a tall pulley-shaped base; original wood can be seen between the two parts of the miter; Black paint
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; teardrop shaped split miter atop a baluster stand; oval shape above base; flat circular base
Bishop chess piece
Non-figurative; teardrop shaped split miter atop a baluster stand; oval shape above base; circular base unscrews; Red stain
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; crown atop with a spherical finial midsection made up of three disks; flat disk base; Light brown stain
King chess piece
Non-figurative; plain crown with a sphere finial atop a small pulley-shaped piece; three disks at midsection; domed base
King chess piece
Non-figurative piece; atop plain crown is a sphere finial on a mushroom- shaped piece; midsection composed of 3 disks; bottom of base is a flat disk
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; large sphere atop of 3 disks; base is a rounded disk atop a flat disk
Queen chess piece
Non-figurative piece; a sphere atop a stand composed mostly of different shaped disks; slightly domed base
Queen chess piece
Plain crown, slightly domed atop a stand composed mostly of disk shapes; slightly domed base
Rook chess piece
Tower shaped piece; four notches around top edge; a disk under top piece; domed platform; disk-shaped base
Rook chess piece
Tower figure; four notches around top edge; under top part are two disk shapes; domed platform, flat disk-shaped base; Light brown stain
Knight chess piece
'Cleft-head' knight; tall pulley-shaped base; carved band around head
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; intricately carved, composed mainly of circle and semi- circle shapes; carved leaf designs over whole piece; Red stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; large sphere atop a small disk; oval shaped at midsection; domed base
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; short baluster type piece; large sphere at top has carved bands; sphere above base has carved leaves; serrated domed base unscrews
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative piece, baluster type; sphere at top; disk type pulley-shaped base
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; large sphere on top; midsection consists of two disks; domed base; Dark brown stain
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative; large ball on top of a disk; tall pulley-shaped base; Light brown stain
Knight chess piece
Yellow draught style disk piece; picture of horse outlined in blue; edge also outlined in blue; two concentric circles on opposite side
Queen chess piece
Yellow draught style disk piece; picture of queen outlined in blue as is the edge of the piece; opposite side shows two concentric circles
Bishop chess piece
Yellow draught style disk piece; picture outlined in blue as is piece's edge; opposite side has 2 concentric circles
Rook chess piece
Grotesque elephant sitting on rear end, legs pointing outward; small three- tiered tower ? on head; head is thimble shaped; cylindrical base looks like a basket
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster type piece; rose-bud shape at top; intricate carvings of flowers; circular base slightly domed
Pawn chess piece
Non-figurative baluster type piece; rosebud shape on top; intricate carvings of flowers; carved sphere above base; domed base unscrews; Red stain
Draught Set
Impressed wooden draftsmen; 15 black; 15 brown; Latin inscription on all with portraits, proverbs, symbols, and/or scenes
Playing board
Folded, hinged playing board for checkers (outside), and/or backgammon (inside); constructed to resemble 2 large books; leather covered with gilt decoration
Casket
Four side panels and lid are all carved in relief and held together by bronze fittings. The courtly and romantic scenes include episodes related to Aristotle and Virgil (front panel), the fountain of youth (end panel), and jousting and arming scenes (lid). The bottom of the box is lined with red velvet.
Snuff bottle
Ivory snuff bottle with Chinese script on back and scene of man pulling bull by horns on front; square top with raised sides in ivory; square topped ivory stopper with arrow-shaped piece of ivory extending from cork anchor in stopper
Sculpture
Standing male figure holding a curved stick upright; a covered container at his feet
Sculpture
A male figure standing with right hand behind his back holding object, a package at his feet.
Chess Set
32 pieces; carved; natural and red stained ivory; Christians vs. Turks, the former in medieval style, the king and queen crowned, the bishops as warriors in armour, the latter with turbans, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as towers, the pawns topped by ball finials on domed bases, the other pieces with spherical and baluster stems raised on circular bases; in a fitted brown fibre box with silver hinged and fasteners
Chess Board
A folding mahogany board, veneered with satinwood and rosewood; brass hinges and hooks
Ornament
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The tree stump is pegged to figure's dexter side; the snake and baskets are also pegged but glued in position
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Chess Set
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Tray
Handcarved bearded mask and floral handle; floral carved decoration at the centre of the rim on either side
Ornament
Chinese maiden in a warrior's costume, holding a sword inserted in a sheath on the sinister side
Ornament
A Chinese maiden in a warrior's costume holding one sword upright in the dexter hand, and one held behind her in the sinister hand
Ornament
Chinese maiden in a warrior's costume, holding a sword upright in the dexter hand behind the shoulder
Snuff box
Mauchline Ware box, slightly curved sycamore wood, hinged cover with ink painting of stags in woodland landscape; geometrical pattern on sides and base
Snuff box
Snuffbox in the shape of a shoe; hinged lid; cover extends over 'heel' of the box and acts as a thumbpiece for opening; foliate and scroll design engraved on 'vamp'; squared off toe
Snuff box
Rectangular pillow form, with hinged cover and plain thumbpiece; Cover engraved all over in angular leaf design with a line-engraved star at centre of each leaf; Ground engraved with sets of parallel lines at angles to each other forming a matt ground; Centre has a vacant shield; Rim of box opening is decorated with an engraved scallop pattern; Rest of box is plain
Snuff box
Rectangular hinged box with black lacquer exterior and waisted sides; Interior painted with brick red lacquer; cover decoration is polychrome painting in enamel of winter landscape: snow, trees, sleigh drawn by 3 horses, driver standing and two seated female passengers; Box cover is slightly domed
Stamp box
The box has geometric design using various colours of wood in shades of black, brown, beige. There are border patterns around the sides and cover of this slightly rectangular box. The centre motif is basically a 12-pointed star in geometric form.
Box
The box has geometric design using various coloured woods in black, brown and golden oak shades. It has plain dark brown sides and border to cover, parquet pattern with an 8-pointed star motif at centre.
Box
Circular box with lift off lid; Printed decoration on slightly domed cover is landscape view of Kirkby Lonsdale Bridge; The oval shaped print in black shows the river under the bridge and wooded banks - taken from an engraving
Purse
Small tortoiseshell purse with metal hinge, clasp and edging along opening; front of purse is inlaid with silver in scrolling foliage design and inlaid silver shield; back of purse has small design of inlaid silver at centre; front and back of purse expand outward in an accordian style; inside of purse is lined with blue fabric which divides the interior into 3 sections
Box
Oval-shaped box; top and bottom in mother-of-pearl, sides and hinge of silver; hunting scene depicted on cover - figure on horseback spearing animal - trees, birds and 2 other animals in scene
Box
Rectangular, papier-mache box with inlaid silver and mother-of-pearl floral spray on cover
Box
Rectangular box with painted decoration on cover and base of songbirds perched on telephone wires with foliage
Box
Hinged black box, oval-shaped but elongated at placement of hinge; cover has polychrome painting of flowers; inlaid (?) border along cover
Box
Round papier-mache box and cover; red and black mottling on brown; silver inlay in geometric shapes on cover
Snuff box
Snuff box with rounded sides, wood with metal hinge; cover has incised image of a stag
Pin cushion
Two tortoiseshell disks with padded velvet between for pins; Inlaid silver shield, mantling; There are six straight pins in the pincushion
Snuff box
Box is rectangular shaped, but protrudes where top and bottom are joined; this join is sealed with 12 brass studs; hinged lid is also fastened on with two brass studs and decorated with 6 more; colour of horn varies
Box
Round papier-mache box with black lacquer; cover has painted view of castle ramparts among foliage
Box
Shield-shaped, hinged box; tortoiseshell is translucent. cover is edged with gilt; gilt hinge is 2.0 cm. below top of box; silver diamond- shaped inlay at centre of cover
Snuff box
Oval snuff box with hinged lid and brass studs which hold top and bottom halves of box together; colour of horn varies
Toothpick case
Copper edging to rectangular panel in cover containing vacant copper plate for initials; lined; mirror on inside of cover
Toothpick case
Ivory with copper mounts; basket weave design in copper on ivory cover; ivory toothpick; lined
Needle case
Ivory case with silver-plated mounts at both ends; unscrews at centre section; Two needles and a pin are in the case
Calling Card case
Tortoiseshell with mother-of-pearl inlay design of bird and foliage; floral decoration with inlaid metal (?) stems; this decoration is on both front and back of case; burgundy fabric lining; hinged cover with metal fastener
Box
Rectangular papier-mache box with black lacquer; inlaid border and centre star motif in mother-of-pearl
Toothpick case
Ivory with copper studs and copper outline to plaque on cover; Plaque on cover exposes purple velvet which lines the case; silver toothpick
Calling Card case
Ivory, rectangular calling card case with removeable cover; one side has cross-shape which has been engraved to depict figures, trees and buildings; other side has vase-shape which is engraved to depict similar subject
Calendar
Ivory case which opens fan-like; each ivory "page" refers to one day; silver shield on cover; silver fastener at top
Objet d'art
Combination of hawk (Horus-hawk headed god of ancient Egypt) and airplane in white porcelain with details such as feather crown on top of head and talons in bronze. Large piece with two long attenuated front legs and a lengthy tail which does not rest upon the base of the sculpture.
Wall plaque
A "cut-out" in the ceramic medium depicting a blonde-haired woman at the beach. She is nude with the suggestion of breasts/nipples and pubic hair. The work is in the classic POP Art style of the artist's painted cut-outs, using the same bold commercial colours.
Clock
Whimsical clock consisting of a tea kettle crossed with a rooster which is boldly painted with bright colours, in poster style
Objet d'art
Blue textured glass casting of the Venus de Milo (without her head) with a rectangular void in the middle of her torso. Beside the figure, stands a gold-coloured open cube on top of which stands the missing rectangular piece of glass surmounted by a gold-coloured casting of the head of Venus.
Sculpture
Purple textured glass sculpture of a man, possibly a knight, on horseback. The figures are slightly abstracted and simplified into flattened planes, and are without features.
Patch box
The patch box is of ivory, with a hinged cover and applied rectangular gold plaque at centre of cover for engraving (empty). The hinge and the hemispherical press-stud for opening are of gold. The interior of the cover holds a mirror, the backing wearing away at the edges and is of a general cloudiness. The box is divided into three vertical partitions. The two outer and larger have gold-hinged ivory covers, the centre and narrower partition is lined with velvet fabric and has no cover.
Snuff box
Rectangular form with rounded corners and shaped rim, curved thumbpiece, hinged cover; All-over engraving in scrolled foliate design; Ground is worked in a series of horizontal lines which gives a matt effect, presenting the scroll design as in relief; Obverse - centre reserve with scrolls; Gilt interior
Snuff box
Oval shaped box with hinged lid; Silver with gilded interior; Lid of pressed tortoise shell; moulded design in radiating flutes from the centre; Centre is an applied silver double portrait of Prince George of Denmark and Queen Anne
Snuff box
Bottom and sides are enamelled in translucent royal blue over a guilloche background. The base is bordered quite generously with mid-blue swags and gold partial leaves. The sides of the box feature chamfered corners, decorated with a gold palmette and hanging diadem within a shield cartouche. Bordered by a delicate set of half-pearls, the painted surface carries a scene taken from the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. The painting details the moment when Orpheus has requested permission to leave the underworld with Eurydice. Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the underworld, snarls from the lower left though he allows the two passage. Hades and Persephone discuss granting their approval of the lovers departure.
Tea Caddy
An oval tea caddy featuring a Neoclassical urn decorative motif. The blond-wood urn is draped with a husk festoon and set within a small puddle of water and a backdrop of symmetrical sheafs of vegetation. The lid features an entwined ribbon cartouche. The interior is an open compartment.
Work Box
The work box has a domed top, foliate finial and turned feet. The top is composed of large, radiating segments of buffalo horn. The horn features a lovely green patina. The wood interior featuring multiple compartments of various sizes, some of which carry horn covers, and wood and ivory inlay. The work tools are no longer present (this is not uncommon).
Tea Caddy
An elliptical tea caddy with ornate decoration on the front created through dense placement of small coils of paper filigree. The body of the box is treated as two rectangular planes framed by wood inlay. The filigree decoration consists of discrete corner articulation, clusters of tighly wound circles and a larger fanned, pinwheel motif in the centre. The paper has been gilded to mimic "filigree" which is defined as thin sheets of precious metal such as gold folded up. The interior of the box is divided into two compartments.
Desk Set
Composed of a stationery chest, writing tablet cover, inkwell on tray, postal scale and open letter box, this desk set features decorative wood veneer, elaborate and exaggerated brass bindings, and jasper-ware plaques. Different treatments are used to line the implements: silk, velvet and leather. The jasper-ware plaques show classical figures and are of high quality, displaying skilled carving. Under magnification, it becomes evident that the wood veneer has been enhanced by stains to appear burred and thus more exotic.
Work Box
This distinctive box, rectangular at base with curved Tambour top with opening mechanism, reveals a silk lined interior and multiple tools (17) for writing and sewing. The exterior of the box features treated steel with ivory decorative knobs. The curved lid retracts after the centre rear top is depressed. The various implements housed inside feature silver or steel metal implements fit to mother-of-pearl handles by gold or gilt bands. The handles carry a medallion with a pansy-an identifier of Palais Royal production. The tools are fitted into specific recessed spaces in lift-out trays covered in velvet. Some tools are entirely made from mother-of-pearl such as the thimbles, whereas others are entirely carved from ivory. There are also three glass bottles.
Snuff box
Snuff box of gold inset with a rectangular piece of agate featuring a raised cameo depicting a goddess with billowing robes astride a tiger. A ripple pennant declares Zenaide. The cover features a foliate and scroll border around the agate and the sides carry a classical acanthus leaf motif border. The underside features a gold rectangle with repetitive chevron motifs inset within a simpler scroll border
Snuff box
Group of men, women and children reading a page of sheet music which is supported on a lectern. One woman is playing a medieval instrument.
Gallery Hours
Tuesday through Sunday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Closed Mondays
Closed Easter Monday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day