Lot 194
Swiss Carved Ivory ‘Bears of Berne’ Chess Set, 19th century
Lot 194 Details
Swiss Carved Ivory ‘Bears of Berne’ Chess Set, 19th century
one side stained red, each figure modelled with human traits, the kings with clubs and spheres, queens and knights with cubs, bishops with swords and clubs, rooks as cubs in turrets, and pawns with clubs
king height 3.5" — 9 cm.
contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation
Estimate $8,000-$12,000