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A South German Selenus type softwood turned chess set
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A South German Selenus type softwood turned chess set

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details
A South German Selenus type softwood turned chess set
Early 19th century
The king -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
With associated marquetry box, the interior with velvet line compartments, brass carrying handle, on bun feet
Special notice
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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Franz Josef Lang, Chess Sets by German Turners, Chess Collectors International, Vol.2 November 1991, No. 3.
Gareth Williams, Master Pieces, Apple Press, 2000, page 66-67.

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