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War of American Independence chess set, Max Esser German, Bronze, silver, and ivory, German, Berlin — War of American Independence chess set
Designer Max Esser
Enameler Board enameled by Frieda Bastanier
1931–39

"Battle in the forests of Teutoburg" chess set, Richard Barth German, Silver, silver-gilt, ivory, ebony, marble, leather, German — "Battle in the forests of Teutoburg" chess set
Figures by Richard Barth
Designer Max Esser
1933

Astronomical chess set, Max Esser German, Silver, silver-gilt, ivory, ebony, marble, plaster, brass, beeswax, enamel, German, Berlin — Astronomical chess set
Designer Max Esser
Figures cast by Richard Barth
Enameler Chessboard enameled by Frieda Bastanier
1932

"Aquatic" chess set, Max Esser German, Porcelain, German, Meissen — "Aquatic" chess set
Designer Max Esser
Manufacturer Meissen Manufactory
1931

Chess set, Max Esser German, Silver, ivory, German, Berlin — Chess set
Designer Max Esser
1944

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