A Swiss softwood carved 'Bears of Berne' chess set and games box
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A Swiss softwood carved 'Bears of Berne' chess set and games box

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A Swiss softwood carved 'Bears of Berne' chess set and games box
Late 19th or early 20th century
The box with veneered chequered cover, the sides incised with trailing leaves on a punched ground
The king -- 3¼in. (8.2xm.) high
The pawn -- 2 3/8in. (6cm.) high;
The box -- 11½in. (29.2cm.) wide
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This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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