A FINE SET OF CHARLEMAGNE TYPE CARVED LIME WOOD CHESSMEN, GERMAN/SWISS LATE 19TH CENTURY, complete original set, the pieces finely hand-carved to depict opposing royal houses, the rooks in the form of gothic towers with pierced windows (some losses, mainly to items held in the figure's hands), sold together with associated playing board.

King 9.5cm high

Queen 9cm high

Rook 9cm high

Bishop 8.5cm high

Knight 8cm high

Pawn 7cm high

Board 2.5cm high x 40.5cm wide x 40.5cm deep