AN AUSTRIAN GILT-METAL, ENAMEL AND SILVERED CHESS SET AND BOARD

AN AUSTRIAN GILT-METAL, ENAMEL AND SILVERED CHESS SET AND BOARD
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
With a hinged playing surface, the red velvet-lined interior fitted with chains to hold the chess pieces; each side with red or green enamel cloaks, the knights holding shields
The board -- 6 in. (15 cm.) high; 21¼ in. (54 cm.) square
The king -- 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high; the pawn -- 3 in. 97.5 cm.) high