19th-century Napoleon Chess Set
Exceptional ivory chess set in its original horsehair case.
The white pieces represent Emperor Napoleon I and his wife, the Empress. The bishops are Imperial grenadiers.
The red pieces are most likely Tsar Alexander I and the Tsarina, with the bishops representing Russian guards.
The hand-carved pieces measure 50 to 60 mm, and the turned pawns are 40 mm.
Dated to the second half of the 19th century.
The white pieces represent Emperor Napoleon I and his wife, the Empress. The bishops are Imperial grenadiers.
The red pieces are most likely Tsar Alexander I and the Tsarina, with the bishops representing Russian guards.
The hand-carved pieces measure 50 to 60 mm, and the turned pawns are 40 mm.
Dated to the second half of the 19th century.
3 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Ivory
Reference (ID): 1776936
Availability: In stock
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