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583 - Magda & Andrzej NOWAKOWSCY (XX). Chess pieces with a chessboard. Brass/copper. Warsaw, Poland. The smallest chess piece measures approx. 5 cm, and the largest 8 cm. Made of copper or brass sheet metal. Individually designed chess pieces, intricately shaped. Some are knights with swords. The theme likely depicts the Teutonic Order against Poland. Complete. Wooden chess set box with a hinged lid (approx. 10 cm x 36 cm x 36 cm). The lid features brass chess squares; the playing surface is bordered all around with brass decorations, some of which are inlaid with stones. Comes with a yellow linen bag. Pieces signed on the underside: “Magda i Andrze Nowakowscy Warszawa.” Signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets
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Magda & Andrzej NOWAKOWSCY (XX). Chess pieces with a chessboard. Brass/copper. Warsaw, Poland. The smallest chess piece measures approx. 5 cm, and the largest 8 cm. Made of copper or brass sheet metal. Individually designed chess pieces, intricately shaped. Some are knights with swords. The theme likely depicts the Teutonic Order against Poland. Complete. Wooden chess set box with a hinged lid (approx. 10 cm x 36 cm x 36 cm). The lid features brass chess squares; the playing surface is bordered all around with brass decorations, some of which are inlaid with stones. Comes with a yellow linen bag. Pieces signed on the underside: “Magda i Andrze Nowakowscy Warszawa.” Signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets 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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