An Italian Gilt and Silvered Bronze "Viking" Chess Set, Giuseppe Vasari, 20th Century

An Italian Gilt and Silvered Bronze "Viking" Chess Set, Giuseppe Vasari, 20th Century

the pieces depicting Viking figures, horses and ships, the ochre and white onyx board set into a silvered bronze frame with Viking soldiers at each corner

signed Giuseppe Vasari on the board, and several chessmen stamped Vasari including on king and queen pieces

board square width 17.5 in.; piece height: 3 in.

44.45 cm; 7.62cm