VERY RARE VINTAGE RUSSIAN PORCELAIN CHESS SET BATTLE ON THE ICE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42558628 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation |
| Material: Porcelain |
VERY RARE VINTAGE RUSSIAN PORCELAIN CHESS SET BATTLE ON THE ICEThe Battle on the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod led by prince Alexander Nevsky and the crusader army led by the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Knights on April 5, 1242, at Lake Peipus. The battle is notable for having been fought largely on the frozen lake, and this gave the battle its name. The battle was a significant defeat sustained by the crusaders during the Northern Crusades, which were direct...ed against pagans and Eastern Orthodox Christians rather than Muslims in the Holy Land. The Crusaders' defeat in the battle marked the end of their campaigns against the Orthodox Novgorod Republic and other Slavic territories for the next century.
Material: Porcelain and WoodKing 4 6/16" with a base of 1 3/8"Pawn 2 3/4(7/8)" with a base of 1 3/8"Chess board 23" x 23" x 4 1/4" (corner leg to corner leg) with squares 1 15/16"Country of Manufacture: Russian Federation32 Chessmen are in excellent condition (all have felt on bottom). Board has a few scratches/blemishes as expected at this age. Also as noted in picture there is one leg that broke and has been repaired.
I inherited a large chess set collection and most were used for display in glass curio cabinets or stored. Please visit my page as I will be updating new listings as I am able to. All information given in the listing is described to the best of my ability either from paperwork my relative kept (was an accountant so he kept a lot of paperwork) or research I have done. I in no way want to misrepresent anything I list so should you feel something in the listing is inaccurate or misleading I kindly ask you to contact me so I can verify and/or make appropriate edits as I make no claims to be an expert. Ask any questions before buying and I will do my best to answer them as I want my buyers to be satisfied with any purchase made. Thank you.Shipping will be well packed and insured.
Material: Porcelain and WoodKing 4 6/16" with a base of 1 3/8"Pawn 2 3/4(7/8)" with a base of 1 3/8"Chess board 23" x 23" x 4 1/4" (corner leg to corner leg) with squares 1 15/16"Country of Manufacture: Russian Federation32 Chessmen are in excellent condition (all have felt on bottom). Board has a few scratches/blemishes as expected at this age. Also as noted in picture there is one leg that broke and has been repaired.
I inherited a large chess set collection and most were used for display in glass curio cabinets or stored. Please visit my page as I will be updating new listings as I am able to. All information given in the listing is described to the best of my ability either from paperwork my relative kept (was an accountant so he kept a lot of paperwork) or research I have done. I in no way want to misrepresent anything I list so should you feel something in the listing is inaccurate or misleading I kindly ask you to contact me so I can verify and/or make appropriate edits as I make no claims to be an expert. Ask any questions before buying and I will do my best to answer them as I want my buyers to be satisfied with any purchase made. Thank you.Shipping will be well packed and insured.
