Beautiful vintage pulpit-style chess set with hand-carved figural pieces, including detailed kings/queens with painted facial features and carved knights. A very decorative and collectible set with great display appeal.
Type: Pulpit / figural chess set
Material: Carved bone (with turned bases / mixed materials visible)
Pieces: 32 total (complete set)
Color: Light natural bone tone and black-stained pieces
Style: Hand-carved, figural kings/queens with painted faces, carved knights
Good vintage condition overall with age/use wear present.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and details.
Noted condition points visible in photos:
Crack/split on one tall light figural piece (shown in close-up)
General age-related wear, minor scuffs, finish wear, and surface marks
Some paint wear / light fading to facial details
Normal variation from hand carving and age
No board included unless otherwise stated.
Full 32-piece chess set only (as pictured)
This is a vintage hand-carved set, so slight differences in carving, shape, and finish are normal and part of its character.