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A walrus ivory chess set, early 20th century
stained green and natural, on a naval theme, the white king portrayed as Nelson, his consort possibly Lady Hamilton, the green king Napoleon, consort Marie-Antoinette, bisops with mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks of turret form, pawns as soldiers in bearskin hats and peaked hats respectively, king -- 3in. (7.6cm) high, pawn -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high
stained green and natural, on a naval theme, the white king portrayed as Nelson, his consort possibly Lady Hamilton, the green king Napoleon, consort Marie-Antoinette, bisops with mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks of turret form, pawns as soldiers in bearskin hats and peaked hats respectively, king -- 3in. (7.6cm) high, pawn -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high