John J. Gredler Works of Art
Swiss Miniature Chess Table with Stanhope Lens
$575.00
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Carved bone miniature chess set and table, Switzerland, 19th century. With white and red chess pieces, though some pieces are missing. The Stanhope lens ( also known as an 'Optical Bijou' ) on the stem of the table showing four views of Mount Rigi, Switzerland, titled 'Souvenirs du Rigi'. Showing the mountain, Lake Lucerne and other views. Circa 1870's.
Conditio : Seven of the red chess pieces are missing.
John J. Gredler Works of Art
Swiss Miniature Chess Table with Stanhope Lens
Carved bone miniature chess set and table, Switzerland, 19th century. With white and red chess pieces, though some pieces are missing. The Stanhope lens ( also known as an 'Optical Bijou' ) on the stem of the table showing four views of Mount Rigi, Switzerland, titled 'Souvenirs du Rigi'. Showing the mountain, Lake Lucerne and other views. Circa 1870's.
Conditio : Seven of the red chess pieces are missing.
