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Thu, Oct 22, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 467
Handmade Wooden Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Abalone Chess Set with Presentation Case (20th Century)
Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This luxurious chess set features a hand-crafted wooden game board intricately inlaid with geometric mother-of-pearl and abalone shell motifs. The set includes a complete complement of carved chess pieces in contrasting dark and light finishes, housed in a velvet-lined presentation case with dedicated retaining straps.
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Medium: Wood, mother of pearl, abalone
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Dimensions: Case 17.5 x 17.5 in; Chess board 16 x 16 in
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition with brilliant shell inlay and finely preserved carved pieces. Left side lock broke off as pictured
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Available payment options
Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898171631235 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898171631235 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
Shipping
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services. All items will be shipped within 10 business days after payment has cleared.
Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.