$170
The National Historical Society Civil War chess set by Franklin Mint; includes a National Historical Society box that holds a certificate of authenticity as well as pamphlets describing the historical significance of each of the pieces/people; the board has a dark hardwood encasement and is the lid of the box that houses the pieces; includes thirty-two pewter chess pieces on brass pedestals with grey or blue enameled bases; board measures approximately 2-1/4" tall and 12-3/4" square; tallest piece measures approximately 2" tall; overall condition is Very Good. Union Pieces: King: Ulysses S. Grant Queen: Clara Barton Bishops: George Meade and William Sherman Knights: Philip Sheridan and George Custer Rooks: Cannons Pawns: The Iron Brigade Confederacy Pieces: King: Robert E. Lee Queen: Belle Boyd
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2015-12-12