S198: Fine Antique Swiss Bears of Berne Carved Fruitwood Chess Set with box.

These charming bear themed sets were made in the Black Forest region for an extended period of time in the 19th Century. Kings 9cms tall.

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Note the smaller bears riding on larger bears as knights and rooks with lookout bears on top.

This set was featured on a Youtube chess game review by well known GM Daniel King : The Final

Below is a reference to a very similar set that sold in 2008

Below is a reference to a very similar set that sold in 2000 at Christies London

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