An enamel painted metal figural 'waterloo' chess set
Second half 20th century
The kings modelled as Nelson versus Napoleon, all stamped with manufacturers mark to the bases, fitted in a brass mounted mahogany games box, the plaque engraved THE WATERLOO CHESS SET MADE TO THE ORDER OF EDWARD PINELES ESQ No.97 IN AN EDITION of 250, with folding x-frame stand
The king -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 3½in. (9cm.) high; the box -- 23in. (58.5cm.) wide
An enamel painted metal figural 'waterloo' chess set
Second half 20th century
The kings modelled as Nelson versus Napoleon, all stamped with manufacturers mark to the bases, fitted in a brass mounted mahogany games box, the plaque engraved THE WATERLOO CHESS SET MADE TO THE ORDER OF EDWARD PINELES ESQ No.97 IN AN EDITION of 250, with folding x-frame stand
The king -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; the pawn -- 3½in. (9cm.) high; the box -- 23in. (58.5cm.) wide