Lot Essay
For a similar example sold in these Rooms see A Collection of Chess Sets & Walking Sticks, December 1997, lot 101.
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AFTER J.J. PROLONGEAU, 2OTH CENTURY
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A FRENCH LIMOGES 'HAVILAND' FACTORY PORCELAIN FIGURAL CHESS SET
AFTER J.J. PROLONGEAU, 2OTH CENTURY
The pieces of conical outline, kings and queens crowned, bishops as fools, knights as horses, rooks as turrets, pawns as children with tapering hats
The king -- 3¼in. (8.3cm.) high; the pawn -- 2½in. (6.5cm.) high
AFTER J.J. PROLONGEAU, 2OTH CENTURY
The pieces of conical outline, kings and queens crowned, bishops as fools, knights as horses, rooks as turrets, pawns as children with tapering hats
The king -- 3¼in. (8.3cm.) high; the pawn -- 2½in. (6.5cm.) high
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