CIRCA 1790

Details

A FRENCH BONE AND EBONY 'LYONS' PATTERN CHESS SET
CIRCA 1790
The kings and queens with pierced finials
The king -- 2 7/8in. (7.4cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 3/8in. ( 3.5cm.) high (32)

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Lot Essay

CHESSMEN Practical and Ornamental, Exhibition catalogue, published by Asprey & Chess Collectors International, 1986.
Michael Mark discusses the evolution of French playing sets from the last quarter of the 18th century using the lathe. Named after the city, the 'Lyons' chess sets are usually stained on one side and black on the opposing, decorated with either bone or ivory trimmings.

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