Lot 317
  • 317

A silver and silver-gilt chess set, probably South American, 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • chess pieces marked 925, case mounted with a silver-gilt plaque with maker's mark
  • Silver, gilt, wood
  • height of king 4 5/8 in., length of board 20 3/4 in.
  • 11.7cm, 52.7cm
in a hinged silver-mounted fitted case with a key, the top inlaid with a chessboard

Condition

some pieces with gilding rubbed, the wood case with some scratches and small dents, the silver mounts with some dents and lifting at the corners; overall good
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