Chessmen (32) and board
Unknown
ca. 1840–50 · Silver, silver gilt · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
The costume of the principal figures appears to be a romantic version of medieval dress; certain features, however, of the dress of the queen are unmistakably of the decade 1840 to 1850, thus dating the entire set. A board of white and black mother-of-pearl squares set in silver-plated metal frame is en suite.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1840–50
- Medium
- Silver, silver gilt
- Culture
- German
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
