A Viennese white metal, gilt and enamelled chess set,
£10,925
Auction: 30 June 2001 at 12:00 BST
Description
the figures formed as medieval Courtly figures, dressed for a Tournament, the Kings 9.5cm high; contained within a presentation case and board, the metalled chequer board enclosed by chain and bollard fence above chased body with enamelled panels and strapwork clasps and Knights to the corners, on a moulded mahogany plinth with cast and pierced bracket feet
Dimensions
55 cm square, 17 cm high
Footnote
A similar set of pieces only was included in the Ernst Boehlen Collection, sold by Phillips 9th November 1998 Lot 90.
Related chessmen are illustrated in:
AEG Mackett-Beeson Chessmen London 1985 figs 56 and 62