ceremonial chess game

Lot 6543 limit € 11.000

800 silver, partly gilded, German hallmarked, consisting of: two complete sets of figures with a total of 32 figures, each standing figure in great detail on a round base, mainly Roman generals and warriors, further figures tower designed as a column and rising horse with rider, plus 1 chess board made of polished onyx and white marble, framed by silver-plated or gilded frames on 4 Pegasus feet, surrounding frieze with lions and female figures interrupted by depictions of coats of arms, ibid. inscribed "Piero Benzoni", partially minor signs of wear, all in all good condition, Height of figures approx. 6 to 9.5 cm overall, total weight of figures approx. 3445 g, chessboard approx. 45.5 x 45.5 cm; Piero Benzoni is a Florentine artisan known for creating detailed sets of figures depicting historical battles