Magnificent historicism chess game

Lot 6541 limit € 38.000

Manufacturer: JL Schlingloff, Hanau, silver 800, partly gilded, German hallmarked, ivory, consisting of: 2 complete sets of figures with a total of 32 figures and 1 large chessboard made of polished stone, each on a cylindrical base with floral ornamental breakthrough and detailed semi-precious stone trimmings Executed standing figure, in medieval robes or armour, king, queen, bishop and knight with faces carved from ivory, further figures tower and rising horse, partly with individual attributes, overall good condition, ivory partly stained, figures H Approx. 19 to 22 cm, total weight of figures approx. 11 kg (gross), chess board approx. 90 x 90 cm, chess board damaged, collectible object of exceptional craftsmanship, early 20th century, expertise available