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Luke Honey | Decorative Antiques, Chess, Backgammon & Games

unusual-rocking-horse-selenus-chess-set-circa-1830

October 18, 2016

Intriguing German “Selenus” pattern chess set from the Biedermeier period (1815-1848). The knights have ‘rocking horse’ finials. Nicely polished bone; one side has a very dark brown stain.