A Portuguese porcelain chess set, Vista Algere factory, 20th century

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A Portuguese porcelain chess set, Vista Algere factory, 20th century
In bright polychrome, featuring crusaders versus saracens, the bases with the maker's mark VA, and with the number 13, king -- 4 3/8in. (11.1cm) high, pawn -- 3 3/8in. (8.6cm) high
See Illustration.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Frank Greygoose, Chessmen, David and Charles, London 1979. P.95, fig.89.
Victor Keats, Chessmen for Collectors, Batsford, London 1985. P.53, fig.54-5.

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