ceremonial chess game

Lot 6511 limit € 8.500

Silver 800, partly gilded, German hallmarked, consisting of: 2 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, in addition: 1 Chessboard made of polished onyx and white marble, surrounded by a silver-plated or gilded frame 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, overall in good condition , total height of figures approx. 6 to 9.5 cm, total weight of figures approx. 3445 g, chess board approx. 45.5 x 45.5 cm; Piero Benzoni is a Florentine artisan known for creating detailed sets of figures depicting historical battles