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590 - Magda & Andrzej NOWAKOWSCY (XX). Chess pieces with a chessboard. Brass/copper. Warsaw, Poland. The smallest chess piece measures approx. 3.5 cm, and the largest 5 cm. Made of copper or brass sheet metal. Individually designed chess pieces, intricately shaped. Some are knights with swords, halberds, and shields. Complete set. Wooden chess set box with a hinged lid (approx. 10 cm x 21.5 cm x 20 cm). Brass chess squares; the edge of the board is surrounded by brass trim, some of which is inlaid with stones. Comes with a yellow cloth 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. 3.5 cm, and the largest 5 cm. Made of copper or brass sheet metal. Individually designed chess pieces, intricately shaped. Some are knights with swords, halberds, and shields. Complete set. Wooden chess set box with a hinged lid (approx. 10 cm x 21.5 cm x 20 cm). Brass chess squares; the edge of the board is surrounded by brass trim, some of which is inlaid with stones. Comes with a yellow cloth 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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