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Miniature Chess Table with Stanhope Lens with Scenes of Switzerland

$ 409.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Type: Chess Set
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Seven of the red chess pieces are missing. Top has some rough areas and very minor crack.See photos.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Hand made miniature chess set and table, Switzerland, 19th century. With white and red chess pieces, seven of the red pieces are missing. The Stanhope lens ( also known as an 'Optical Bijou' ) on the stem of the table shows four views of Mount Rigi, Switzerland, titled 'Souvenirs du Rigi'. Showing the mountain, Lake Lucerne and other views.
    1.625 in W
    by 1.625 in D
    x
    2.75 in.
    H
    4 cm by 4 cm by 7 cm H