Porcelain chess set with chessboard, Weiden, Gebr. Bauscher, 1981. 32 pieces in white and black. Designed by Heinz H. Engler. Limited edition of 1000 pieces for the 100th anniversary of the company. Minimal chipping to the crowns of the black royal couple. H. figures 5-10 cm. In linen box with certificate and booklet, certificate signed and numbered. Expl. 17 / 1000. black/white marble board, 50 x 50 cm. Porcelain chess figures in box, design by Heinz H. Engler for Bauscher in Weiden. Germany, 1980's. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Certificate and booklet. Marble chess board, 50 x 50 cm.
Game and writing table
in mahogany and mahogany veneer
The removable top, with a projecting edge on both sides, is trimmed on one side with green felt and on the other with gilded black morocco.
The interior reveals a tric-trac set inlaid with ebony, ivory and stained bone. It features two side drawers with compartments and a drawer with compartments above a double-sided chess and checkers board.
The table stands on four square, tapered and fluted legs.
It is adorned with gilded bronze draw knobs, drop rings and sabots.
Height : 74 cm
Width : 114 cm
Depth : 59 cm
Louis XVI period
Stamped three times "P. Garnier" on the sides and under the drawer.
Pierre Garnier received master's degree in Paris on December 31, 1742
(Restorations, some veneering, some bronze parts).
Gilded brass game tokens and candlesticks.
Condition report available on request: [email protected]
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Christophe Huchet de Quénetain, "Pierre Garnier 1726/27-1806". Les Éditions de l'Amateur. Paris 2003. Pages 176-177.
We would like to thank François LACHAUD for his kind collaboration.
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