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A German cast bronze and silvered chess set, early 20th century
the figural royal pieces in ceremonial dress, the bishops modelled running, the knights as prancing horses, the rooks as turrets, the pawns as various workers, on octagonal bases, the pieces stamped MKW ELSHOLZ, the kings -- 4¼in. (10.8cm) high, the pawns -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high; fitted in a wood case, the cover as a board with carved foliate border -- 20in. (50.8cm) wide
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the figural royal pieces in ceremonial dress, the bishops modelled running, the knights as prancing horses, the rooks as turrets, the pawns as various workers, on octagonal bases, the pieces stamped MKW ELSHOLZ, the kings -- 4¼in. (10.8cm) high, the pawns -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high; fitted in a wood case, the cover as a board with carved foliate border -- 20in. (50.8cm) wide
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