Lot Essay
The theme of this chess set is inspired by the threat of the Turks invading the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
.jpg?w=1)
PROBABLY TYROL, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN AUSTRIAN BOXWOOD AND EBONISED BUST TYPE CHESS SET
PROBABLY TYROL, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Modelled as Austrian v Turks
The king -- 3 in. (7.6 cm.); the pawn -- 2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
PROBABLY TYROL, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Modelled as Austrian v Turks
The king -- 3 in. (7.6 cm.); the pawn -- 2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
Literature
G. Williams, Master Pieces, Apple Press, 2000, pp. 70-71.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.