A CZECH REPUBLIC GLASS BUST-TYPE CHESS SET
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A CZECH REPUBLIC GLASS BUST-TYPE CHESS SET

20TH CENTURY

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A CZECH REPUBLIC GLASS BUST-TYPE CHESS SET
20TH CENTURY
In opaque black and frosted glass hues, the pieces portraying political figures, symbols for each piece carved at the front, each piece marked with a butterfly symbol to the back
The king -- 3½in. (8.9cm.); pawn -- 2½in. (6.4cm.) high
Together with an Italian black and white beaded glass chess set and board; another abstract glass bead set; and an aluminium abstact set, one side oxidised (4)
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This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

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The Czech glass set was designed by Idenka Juna in 1934 for the Hoffman Factory. The king represents Jan Masaryk (1886-1948), the Czech leader up until the Russian takeover after 1945.