Two Chess Pawns (attr. Edward Bird 1772-1819) tinplate plane An Unusual Indian Ivory “Polo

An Unusual Indian Ivory “Polo Knight”

dark brown and green) (stamped J

McCartney's auction catalogue: "Antique Chess Sets"

rooks as slender domed turrets

Late Qing Dynasty

Two Chess Pawns (attr. Edward Bird 1772-1819) tinplate plane An Unusual Indian Ivory “PoloTwo carved ivory chess pawns attributed to a design by Edward Bird R. A. (1772 1819), unstained natural ivory, in Roman dress with oval shields, swords, plumed helmets and tunics over stepped circular bases, one pawn signed Robert Hill in pencil on the underside of the base, 7cm high, 3. 1cm wide (2). Stock Reference Number: MM 1506 Provenance: Major British Chess Collection, Gilbert Woolmark, Sothebys Belgravia, Lot 39, 15th April 1980 (the property