Chessmen (32) and box-board
Unknown
19th century · Amber, leather, brass · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Each piece has a number from 1 to 32 wheel-engraved on the base, a feature noted in other German sets. The workmanship is typically German, and the horses are well modeled. A box of black Morocco leather, with brass mounts and gold tooling is en suite; it opens flat to reveal a hinged board with storage for the chessmen beneath. The set has been attributed to the Hohenzollerns, and although there is no proof for the suggestion, a symbol with words underneath, which would have indicated the original owner, has been obliterated from the box.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Amber, leather, brass
- Culture
- German
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
