Lot Essay
These sets were originally carved in the region of Brienz in the Bernese Oberland from the 18th century. They were subsequently sold as tourist pieces.
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Details
A Swiss carved softwood 'Bears of Berne' chess set, last quarter 19th century
One side a darker hue with stained bases, the royals wearing crowns, the bishops with walking sticks, the knights carrying cubs, the rooks with bears standing on towers, one flag lacking, two detached, the kings -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high, in a stained pine box
One side a darker hue with stained bases, the royals wearing crowns, the bishops with walking sticks, the knights carrying cubs, the rooks with bears standing on towers, one flag lacking, two detached, the kings -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high, in a stained pine box
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