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A carved wood chess set, 20th century
by John Harbeson, stained black and natural, the kings modelled as Neptune, the bishops as male busts, the knights as stylised ships in full sail, the rooks as turrets or lighthouses, the pawns as busts of sailors, on square section bases, the kings -- 9¼in. (8.2cm) high, the pawns -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) high, fitted within a board, stamped JOHN HARBESON -- 16½in. (42cm) wide
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by John Harbeson, stained black and natural, the kings modelled as Neptune, the bishops as male busts, the knights as stylised ships in full sail, the rooks as turrets or lighthouses, the pawns as busts of sailors, on square section bases, the kings -- 9¼in. (8.2cm) high, the pawns -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) high, fitted within a board, stamped JOHN HARBESON -- 16½in. (42cm) wide
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