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604 - Chess pieces. Glass. Insects. Probably Italy. 20th century. The smallest chess piece measures approx. 3.5 cm, and the largest 11.3 cm. Made of burgundy and teal glass. Handcrafted, delicate animal figures, including a praying mantis, grasshopper, dragonfly, caterpillar, and spider. Complete. Comes in a matching case. 1 figure with a broken wing (included). Slight signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Glass & Crystal
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Chess pieces. Glass. Insects. Probably Italy. 20th century. The smallest chess piece measures approx. 3.5 cm, and the largest 11.3 cm. Made of burgundy and teal glass. Handcrafted, delicate animal figures, including a praying mantis, grasshopper, dragonfly, caterpillar, and spider. Complete. Comes in a matching case. 1 figure with a broken wing (included). Slight signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Glass & Crystal - 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.
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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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