Adam's At Home November 27th, 2016 : Click Lot Title for More Info

Sunday 27th November

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466 A PAIR OF IRON AND BRASS FIRE DOGS,

and three brass fire implements (5)

€ 100 - 200

465 A KASHMIRI PAINTED PAPIER MACHE TABLE LAMP,

the open spiral twist column decorated with flowers,

on a turned base, with paper shade. 51cm high

€ 80 - 120

464 A LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY ‘CAPTAIN COOK STYLE’ IVORY CHESS SET,

one side stained black, the other side left natural. The King 8cm

tall; together with a 19th Century ebony and ivory inlaid hinge-top

chess box, of square tapering form. 35 x 35cm

This set is based on the design of a set that belonged to the

family of Captain James Cook, a 18th Century British explorer

and navigator. The original set, which is missing one pawn and is

stained red on one side, resides in the National Maritime Muse-

um, London.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY

Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several

countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or

any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adams advises prospective

purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to famil-

iarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to

bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein

and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own

behest.

€ 600 - 800

463 AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH IVORY CHESS SET,

one side stained red, the other side left natural in

natural. The Kings 6.3cm high

€ 150 - 250