S246: Fine Large German Erzgebirge Chess Set
In dark and light wood. Elaborate form, with pierced bases and upturned base decoration.
Note free moving balls inside the rook nests, a highlight. Pawns with fine urn tops.
Kings, queens and bishops with pained faces. Nice patina throughout. Kings 13cms.
Dating from the mid 19th century.
Here is a reference to this sets form.
