Antique Bone Chess Set—nuremberg Style—complete With A Decorated Wooden Case

A charming antique bone chess set, likely German, of the Nuremberg type, probably dating from the second half of the 19th century.

Complete set of 32 turned and carved pieces, half made of natural bone and the other half stained red. The pieces feature fine moldings, carved knights, and distinctive rooks with battlements topped by a central spike.

The set comes with a wooden box with a sliding lid, decorated with a crowned eagle with a human head, the initials C. B. and the word “chess” in several languages, including Chess, Scacchi, and Ajedrez. The manufacturer remains unidentified.

Piece heights:

• King: 6.8 cm
• Queen: 6.5 cm
• Rook: 5.8 cm
• Knight and bishop: 5 cm
• Pawn: 3.5 cm

Dimensions of the box: 17.5 × 13 × 4.7 cm.

Signs of age and wear on the pieces and the box. The printed design on the lid is partially faded. Please refer to the photos to assess the details and overall condition of the set.

Sold with its storage box, without a chessboard.