1856 - "Mythical Creatures" Chess Set. Meissen.

"Mythical Creatures" Chess Set. Meissen. Embossed mark and incised sword mark, year mark 1996, 1st choice. Model Nos. (85)801, (85)802, (85)803, (85)804, (85)805, and (85)806. Designed in 1923. ESSER, Max (1885 Barth – 1945 Berlin) Reddish-brown and dark brown Böttger stoneware. H 4.5–11 cm. 32 pieces. Chess pieces shaped like animals: bull as king, sheep as queen, ibex as knight, hare as bishop, boar as rook, and cat as pawn. Viewing period: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated time: 6:16 p.m. (CET) "Mythical Creatures" Chess Set. Meissen. Embossed mark and engraved sword mark, year mark 1996, First selection. Model Nos. (85)801, (85)802, (85)803, (85)804, (85)805, and (85)806. Designed in 1923. ESSER, Max (1885 Barth – 1945 Berlin) Reddish-brown and dark brown Böttger stoneware. H 4.5–11 cm. 32 pieces. Chess pieces designed as animals: bull as king, sheep as queen, ibex as knight, hare as bishop, boar as rook, and cat as pawn. Call time: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated 6:16 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.