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107th Art and Antiques Auction
from 03/11/2017

Rare pompous chess set

Lot 6569 limit € 28.000

925 silver, partly gilded, German hallmarked, bone consisting of: two complete sets of figures with a total of 32 figures and 1 chessboard made of polished onyx and agate, each on a square base with a floral opening detailed standing figure, in medieval robes or armor, King, queen, bishop and knight with faces and hands carved from bone, further figures tower and rising horse, some with individual design or attributes, 2 figures on the hand with a small area of restoration, overall in good condition, total height of the figures approx 14.5 to 18.5 cm, total weight of figures approx. 7.2 kg (gross), chess board approx

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