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Lot 7
Sale 6427 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts: Featuring Property from Prominent New York and Philadelphia Collectors
Nov 12, 2025
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$7,040
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Satinwood and Mahogany Folding Chess Set from William Vincent Astor's Yacht, Nourmahal
Early 20th Century
the lid with metal plaque engraved, "The favorite game of the Boozer for his "Nourmahal"/ from Serge/ 25 June 1928", accompanied by original chess pieces.
Height 3 x width 12 1/2 x depth 8 1/4 inches (when closed), Height 1 1/2 x width 16 1/2 x depth 12 1/2 inches (when opened).
From the private collection of Brooke Astor, New York
This lot is located in Philadelphia.