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An Erbach ivory figural chess set of Morphy pattern
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An Erbach ivory figural chess set of Morphy pattern

CIRCA 1880

细节
An Erbach ivory figural chess set of Morphy pattern
Circa 1880
Stained in dark and light hues
Kings -- 3 7/8in. (9.8cm.) high; pawns -- 2¼in. (9.7cm.) high (32)
注意事项
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

拍品专文

The name 'Morphy' is derived from a presentation set made in 1859, cast in solid gold and silver for the American international chess champion Paul Morphy.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Victor Keats, 'The Illustrated Guide to World Chess Sets', Batsford Ltd 1985, page 92, ill. 106.
Alex Hammond, 'The Book of Chessmen', Arthur Barker Ltd, London 1950, pages 81-4, ill. 1-2.
A.E.J.Mackett-Beeson, 'Chessmen Pleasures and Treasures', Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London 1968, pages 46-7, ill. 38.