Lot Essay
In 1630 Gustaf II Adolf of Sweden decisively turned the tables on the Catholic League during the Thirty Years War, making Sweden the leader of Protestantism until 1721 on the continent.
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PROBABLY HANAU, AFTER A MODEL BY J.F.MALCHOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN CAST-IRON SILVER AND BLACK PAINTED FIGURAL CHESS SET
PROBABLY HANAU, AFTER A MODEL BY J.F.MALCHOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modelled to depict the 'Thirty Years War', the kings modelled as Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Ferdinand II, one knight replaced
The king -- 3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¾ in. (4cm.) high
PROBABLY HANAU, AFTER A MODEL BY J.F.MALCHOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modelled to depict the 'Thirty Years War', the kings modelled as Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Ferdinand II, one knight replaced
The king -- 3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¾ in. (4cm.) high
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