A German cast iron figural chess set

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A German cast iron figural chess set
depicting Napoleon versus Frederick the Great, the kings, queens, bishops and knights on trefoil voluted stems, traces of silvering and gilding respectively to the opposing sides, probably mid 19th century -- king 2 5/8in. (6.7cm); with mahogany case
See Illustration.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Victor Keats, Chessmen for Collectors, B.t. Batsford, London 1985. Page 94, plate 108.

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