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War of American Independence chess set

Designer Max Esser German
Enameler Board enameled by Frieda Bastanier German
1931–39
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: War of American Independence chess set
  • Designer: Max Esser (German, Barth 1885–1945 Berlin)
  • Enameler: Board enameled by Frieda Bastanier (German)
  • Date: 1931–39
  • Culture: German, Berlin
  • Medium: Bronze, silver, and ivory
  • Dimensions: Diameter (board): 55 in. (139.7 cm);
    Height (a): 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm);
    Height (c): 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm);
    Height (e): 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm);
    Height (f): 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm);
    Height (h): 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm);
    Height (cc): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm);
    Height (ee): 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm);
    Height (ff): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
  • Classification: Chess Sets
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
  • Object Number: 48.150a–q, aa–pp
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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