Chessmen (32) ca. 1870-80 French, Dieppe The shapes of the pieces are identical on the two sides, except for the kings and queens. The workmanship of the rooks and pawns is especially fine. The bishops, as is customary in French sets, are "fous" (idiots or fools), wearing jester's cap and belled collar. The white king may be meant to represent King Ferdinand of Spain, which would support the theory that this set represents the reconquest of Spain from the Moors, and was intended for the Spanish market.. Chessmen (32). French, Dieppe. ca. 1870-80. Ivory, ebony. Chess Sets

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Chessmen (32) ca. 1870-80 French, Dieppe The shapes of the pieces are identical on the two sides, except for the kings and queens. The workmanship of the rooks and pawns is especially fine. The bishops, as is customary in French sets, are "fous" (idiots or fools), wearing jester's cap and belled collar. The white king may be meant to represent King Ferdinand of Spain, which would support the theory that this set represents the reconquest of Spain from the Moors, and was intended for the Spanish market.. Chessmen (32). French, Dieppe. ca. 1870-80. Ivory, ebony. Chess Sets

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