AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER, GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL CHESS SET AND BOARD
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The hinged playing surface opening to a red velvet-lined interior fitted with chain fittings for storage, each side with coats-of-arms and knights on horseback, the angles with soldiers, on four pierced foliate feet; the chess pieces depicting two sets of light and dark blue enameled pawns
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high, 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) square, the chess board (33)
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER, GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL CHESS SET AND BOARD
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The hinged playing surface opening to a red velvet-lined interior fitted with chain fittings for storage, each side with coats-of-arms and knights on horseback, the angles with soldiers, on four pierced foliate feet; the chess pieces depicting two sets of light and dark blue enameled pawns
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high, 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) square, the chess board (33)
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