19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box roller there is a fair amount

there is a fair amount of staining to the two decks of questions (perhaps from spilled coffee or tea or cocktails) but the authors cards are in very good shape

engaged in drawing the old woman

and Rhead’s work from this period is highly valued

and I keep going back and forth as to which side I like better

and a bit seductive

19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box roller there is a fair amountIn my dreams, I am a master chess player, but, alas, I don't have a strategic bone in my body! This set of of chess pieces might inspire me to practice, though c. 1850s I believe carved of bone, complete and housed in their original dovetailed box, and with a Chinese mark on the bottom of the box telling us these were made in China for export to the Western market, and then someone beautifully carved burned "CHESS" next to it. Based on some research,