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Vintage Faberge Walnut Amboyna Marble & Malachite Chess Set 20th C
€1,600
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This is a wonderful vintage House of Faberge ormolu mounted, burr walnut and amboyna chess board/case with green malachite and red marble chess pieces, the set by Franklin Mint, late 20th century in date.
The square inlaid chess board is bordered with a 22 carat ormolu banding and it comes with red marble and malachite chess pieces all finished in 22 carat gold plating in a fitted velvet case.
Add this elegant set to your collection.
Condition:
In excellent unused condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 8.5 x Width 42 x Depth 42
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches
Malachite is an opaque, green banded mineral. It is believed to be a strong protector of children. It protects the wearer from accidents and protects travellers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in relationships.
Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers.
Amboyna
is a type of wood which has its origins in Indonesia (the preferred veneer comes particularly from the Andaman Islands). The grain texture is one of the most seldom and exclusive on earth.
The burls are often very small, which is why the sheets of veneer come in small dimensions. The colours range from deep yellowish-orange to dark red.
After finishing the surface, the grain texture of amboyna wood has a depth and richness unmatched in other textured woods.
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ConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialCeramicNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight8 cmWidth42 cmDepth42 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring
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FY2 9BU, United KingdomOn Whoppah since September 2025 • 0 sales