A 20th century Italian chrome plated and lacquered gilt bronze chess set

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A 20th century Italian chrome plated and lacquered gilt bronze chess set
the abstract pieces of cylindrical form, kings with ring banding, queens with waisted tops, bishops slanted tops, rooks castellated, pawns simple moulded, with board and box, king -- 1 9/16in. (4cm) high, pawn -- 5/8in. (1.5cm) high
See Illustration.

Lot Essay

LITERATURE:
Michael Etter, exhibition catalogue, Jeux D'Échecs, Objets D'Art, Mille ans D'Histoire dans les Collections Suisse. Museé Suisse du Jeu, Chateau de La Tour-de-Peilz, 14 September - 12 November 1989. P. 60, fig.77.

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