Late 19th or early 20th century turned wooden chess set. The set in original wooden box with sliding lid. The box is 6" by 4" and 2.5 deep. The box in good condition. The pieces are in boxwood and a dark hardwood.
The kings are 7.7 cm tall, the rooks, turned as monobloc towers are 3.6 cm and pawns are 3 cm. One black pawn has a chip to the collar. Period set, complete and in good condition with original polish finish. Please study the item's contents, colours, measurements and images carefully as these form an integral part of the item's description.