The Cantonese chess set. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A Cantonese carved ivory chess set is among the more unusual lots at Fonsie Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on May 20. The c1840 chess set is natural colour and red stained and the tallest figure is 5″ high. The estimate for the set is 1,500-2,000. Among items of oriental interest in this one day auction of nearly 800 lots is a cornucopia carved jade vase (200-300) and an unusual carved Chinese oval hardwood box (19th century) with jade lid estimated at 150-220.
A small shaped carved jade vase. UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,600
A 19th century carved oval hardwood box with jade lid. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 425
An image showing the carving on the chess pieces.