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577 - 4-piece set of chessboards / game boards. 4 pieces. Various designs, including 1 that folds. Approx. 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm red-and-gold wooden board. Approx. 58 cm x 58 cm wooden board with inlays, including a horse, rook, game piece, and court jester. Approx. 56 cm x 28 cm when folded, approx. 56 cm x 56 cm when unfolded: a wooden chess and backgammon board in an Asian lacquer style with ornate red floral borders and black-and-gold playing fields. Approx. 2.5 cm x 64 cm x 64 cm: a large wooden board set in a gilded metal frame. Signs of wear due to age. Color abrasion. Heavily battered and damaged in places. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets
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4-piece set of chessboards / game boards. 4 pieces. Various designs, including 1 that folds. Approx. 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm red-and-gold wooden board. Approx. 58 cm x 58 cm wooden board with inlays, including a horse, rook, game piece, and court jester. Approx. 56 cm x 28 cm when folded, approx. 56 cm x 56 cm when unfolded: a wooden chess and backgammon board in an Asian lacquer style with ornate red floral borders and black-and-gold playing fields. Approx. 2.5 cm x 64 cm x 64 cm: a large wooden board set in a gilded metal frame. Signs of wear due to age. Color abrasion. Heavily battered and damaged in places. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets - Shipping not available through the auction house - Provenance: Part 1 from the private collection / estate of Dr. Thomas Thomsen, Honorary President of “Chess Collectors International” and a passionate collector of historical and artistically crafted chess sets, Hesse.
Auction details
Grand Fall Auction 2026 | Fine Art, Antiques & Design—Paintings, Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Chess Sets, Porcelain, Sculptures & RugsAuction house
Auktionshaus Schreiber +49 6 12 79 99 9774 info@auktionshaus-schreiber.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.