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It certainly isn't wood. I believe the black pieces are horn, and the white pieces are probably bone. But I've seen pieces just like these white pieces sold as ivory on eBay: Item #220017675141:
The design appears to be French Regence. But the carving is very odd. The pieces don't appear to be turned on a lathe, as their shape is asymmetrical. I don't understand why anyone would carve a set in this design without a lathe. I think an amateur hobbyist might... but then why have seen other pieces in this style on two separate occasions? It's a mystery. The box they came in is made of wood and lined with an incredibly ugly probably fake fur. The pieces came with poorly felted bases, some red, some green. Some were the auto stick circles you can buy in a craft store... I don't think they were originally part of the set. I took those off. The bases are scratched up, possibly to make them bond to the felt better. I'll probably refelt them better unless it turns out they're worth something and should be kept authentic. What are the pieces made of? Where/when were they carved? Why are they carved 'free' like this and not lathe turned, or if they were turned, why/how does look so irregular? What might they be worth? (I like the set too much to sell, but it would be nice to know what kind of a deal I got for $30 on eBay!) Please consider this set for a showcage so I may find out more about it. Thanks, Ty" Click on any of the following nine thumbnails to see a larger version of the photo.
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