"Spanish Pulpit" chess pieces, carved and pierced... Lot 29

"Spanish Pulpit" chess pieces, carved and pierced ivory "Figures, one of the sets partially dyed black, English, a white rook with small restoration, black queen with small glueing, other minor faults. Notes: The officers have a tower ‐ like top, from those the half figures grow out. King and queen as half figure, knight with horse head. Pawns as stylized figure of a man, Dim. - (rei) 9,5 cm - The officers have a tower ‐ like top, from those the half figures grow out. King and queen as half figure, knight with horse head. Pawns as stylized figure of a man This lot is subject to CITES export/import restrictions and is duly certified. Prospective purchasers are advised by Cabral Moncada Leilões that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory, coral and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should get information concerning relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.