Chessmen (32) and board

German

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The costume of the principal figures appears to be a romantic version of medieval dress; certain features, however, of the dress of the queen are unmistakably of the decade 1840 to 1850, thus dating the entire set. A board of white and black mother-of-pearl squares set in silver-plated metal frame is en suite.

Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German

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Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German
Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German
Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German
Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German
Chessmen (32) and board, Silver, silver gilt, German

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