The reason for the popularity of the Barleycorn lay in the simplicity of design: it can be turned on a lathe quite easily. These kings are a bit different. The White king much taller than his queen, while the Red Royalty are better matched.
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Great to complete a set.
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Vintage Mexican Tarascan Bone And Wood Hand Carved Incomplete Chess Set
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Antique chess piece, bovine bone, red castle. Sold as found. Size approx 35.5 mm high.
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Antique chess piece, bovine bone, white knight, sold as found, size approx 35.5 mm high. Base 25.5 mm. For display or to complete a set.
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Some pieces, especially in the box have some cracks. Overall good condition pieces. The product is a set of 1920's Tarascan pulpit art deco style chess pieces made of wood and carved bone. These vintage pieces showcase a unique design inspired by the Art Deco movement, with intricate carvings and multi-color detailing. The craftsmanship and materials used in these chess pieces reflect the artistic and cultural influences of the 1920s, making them a standout decorative piece for any chess enthusiast or collector of vintage art.
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In the Allan Troy estate there are many wonders, and this is one of them. This set is cobbled together from several different bone set designs; three of the Royal pieces are Barleycorn style; the red queen is probably an Uhlig set; the knights look like Nuremberg knights; the rooks, the pawns, are themselves mismatches.
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