拍品专文
A similar set with comparable kings and queens, German and early 19th century, was exhibited at the Chess Collectors International Tenth Biennial Convention, Philadelphia, USA, May 21-26, 2002, fig. 26.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
细节
A GERMAN CARVED BONE BUST TYPE CHESS SET
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The kings holding sceptres, both with gilt-heightened crowns, the bishops with contrasting finials, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as turrets with spires
The king -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The kings holding sceptres, both with gilt-heightened crowns, the bishops with contrasting finials, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as turrets with spires
The king -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
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