Details
A continental glass chess set of bust type
the bases to one side distinguished by gilt ornament, the pierced ring stems supporting tulip-shaped intersections, the royal pieces crowned, bishops with mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks as fully rigged sailing vessels, king -- 3 1/8in. (7.8cm) high, pawn -- 1¾in. (4.4cm) high
See Illustration.
the bases to one side distinguished by gilt ornament, the pierced ring stems supporting tulip-shaped intersections, the royal pieces crowned, bishops with mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks as fully rigged sailing vessels, king -- 3 1/8in. (7.8cm) high, pawn -- 1¾in. (4.4cm) high
See Illustration.
Provenance
Sam Bronstein collection.