REF3196 Fine figural German bone chessmen, Box & board.
Circa 1760-1790
Fine Geislingen German tunred & carved polychome decorated bone playing chess set. The Kings , queens & bishops as European court, knights as horses heads & bishops as towers.
Set comes with original lift top box with padded silk interior.
These fine chessmen were made in Geislingen Germany in the mid to late 18th century. Geislingen was one of the main European turning & carving centres from the mid 18th century to the mid 19th century.
Chessmen come with a European ebonised framed chessboard with satinwood & rosewood squares , the border inlaid in kingwood. board dates mid 19th century.
Kings 7 CM Tall Board 31 CM Squares 3.4 CM
All the sets go through a professional workshop before they go online, any minor faults such as chips or splits are restored, therefore the sets are all in excellent condition.
Please note all prices include postage/shipping charges and Insurance valuation.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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£ 4500 GBP (Great British Pounds)
Includes shipping & insurance valuation