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581 - Chess set. "The Thirty Years' War." Carl Schoening Iron Foundry. Berlin. 1976. The chess pieces range in size from approx. 4.5 cm (the smallest) to 8 cm (the largest). Iron, partly darkly patinated/corroded. Depicting Wallenstein’s troops under Emperor Ferdinand II and the Swedes under Gustav II Adolph, respectively. Complete. The king bears a manufacturer’s mark on the underside. Includes a round iron chessboard (approx. 42 cm in diameter). A replica of the Zimmermann set from around 1850. Manufactured by the Carl Schoening iron foundry in Berlin, mid- to late 20th century. 100 copies produced. Board and pieces complete in a case. Slight age-related signs of wear. Partially corroded. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets
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Chess set. "The Thirty Years' War." Carl Schoening Iron Foundry. Berlin. 1976. The chess pieces range in size from approx. 4.5 cm (the smallest) to 8 cm (the largest). Iron, partly darkly patinated/corroded. Depicting Wallenstein’s troops under Emperor Ferdinand II and the Swedes under Gustav II Adolph, respectively. Complete. The king bears a manufacturer’s mark on the underside. Includes a round iron chessboard (approx. 42 cm in diameter). A replica of the Zimmermann set from around 1850. Manufactured by the Carl Schoening iron foundry in Berlin, mid- to late 20th century. 100 copies produced. Board and pieces complete in a case. Slight age-related signs of wear. Partially corroded. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets - Shipping by the auction house is not possible - 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.
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Grand Fall Auction 2026 | Fine Art, Antiques & Design—Paintings, Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Chess Sets, Porcelain, Sculptures & RugsAuction house
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