0

Luke Honey | Decorative Antiques, Chess, Backgammon & Games

“Jan Žižka” Chess Set, Czech, 20th Century

  • “Jan Žižka” Chess Set, Czech, 20th Century
  • “Jan Žižka” Chess Set, Czech, 20th Century
  • “Jan Žižka” Chess Set, Czech, 20th Century
  • “Jan Žižka” Chess Set, Czech, 20th Century

A Carved Wooden Figural “Jan Žižka Chess Set of Large Size, Czech, Early/Mid 20th Century

one side stained black, the other side in varnished chestnut brown, kings as Medieval monarchs with beard and sceptre, queens with crowns and tresses, bishops as huntsmen with hat and gun, knights as horses’ heads, rooks as turrets, pawns as Medieval helmeted footsoliders, rooks carved with initials ‘J Z’ and motto: ‘NE DE JME SE’ (“Never Surrender”) 

King: 20.2cm high

Pawn: 13cm high

Provenance: Private European Collection

Stock Reference: ALB 1655

Condition

A Note From Luke

How We Ship

Sold

Sorry, you missed this item. If you are interested in something similar please make an enquiry.

All prices are inclusive of packing and delivery charges to Mainland UK destinations. Please allow approximately 7-10 working days for delivery.

For shipping to destinations outside the UK, please ask us for an individual shipping quote.

We aim to ship at competitive prices. Our shipper offers a 15% discount on their standard shipping prices on any item bought through this website. All items are shipped fully insured. You may find our Frequently Asked Questions page helpful.