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I found in Internet a new version of it. Can someone tell something about this set?

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Weebles! tongue

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I’m pretty sure it’s a Régence chess set, although the rooks are very unusual for that type; usually they are straight towers.

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Thanks, no, it is not a Regence. it’s in any case a roly poly chess set, but I didn’t find this specific one. It is probably a reproduction of a Schmitthenner set, produced in the 1880-1890s. But as I said, I didn’t find this soecific one. Look for example the rook, very thin.

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brasileirosim wrote:

Thanks, no, it is not a Regence. it’s in any case a roly poly chess set, but I didn’t find this specific one. It is probably a reproduction of a Schmitthenner set, produced in the 1880-1890s. But as I said, I didn’t find this soecific one. Look for example the rook, very thin.

Ahh I had never heard of Schmitthenner before! Yeah, the bowl-shaped bottoms are consistent with that. What makes you think it's a repro? And what do you mean by roly poly?

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WandelKoningin wrote:
brasileirosim wrote:

Thanks, no, it is not a Regence. it’s in any case a roly poly chess set, but I didn’t find this specific one. It is probably a reproduction of a Schmitthenner set, produced in the 1880-1890s. But as I said, I didn’t find this soecific one. Look for example the rook, very thin.

Ahh I had never heard of Schmitthenner before! Yeah, the bowl-shaped bottoms are consistent with that. What makes you think it's a repro? And what do you mean by roly poly?

Hahaha, Weebles!

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brasileirosim Hi , Yes its a chess set used for ships which came with a board that had a slightly curve in the sq's to keep in place . Ie in rough sea . Nice set wink

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It looks weird, because they are so skinny

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WandelKoningin wrote:
brasileirosim wrote:

Thanks, no, it is not a Regence. it’s in any case a roly poly chess set, but I didn’t find this specific one. It is probably a reproduction of a Schmitthenner set, produced in the 1880-1890s. But as I said, I didn’t find this soecific one. Look for example the rook, very thin.

Ahh I had never heard of Schmitthenner before! Yeah, the bowl-shaped bottoms are consistent with that. What makes you think it's a repro? And what do you mean by roly poly?

Patina. I guess it isn't that old, but sometimes I am completely wrong. Yesterday for example I was checking a Regence set which I thought it is from the 1980s, but then I found something written under a white rook " Grenzbesetzung 1914".

In the 1st World War Switzerland was completely surrounded by warring neighboring states , but it was not affected by an invasion. In Switzerland, the First World War is also referred to as the border occupation 1914–1918 Grenzbesetzung).

The patina of this Regence set doesn't seem to be that old.

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lighthouse wrote:

brasileirosim Hi , Yes its a chess set used for ships which came with a board that had a slightly curve in the sq's to keep in place . Ie in rough sea . Nice set

😊

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RyanZ_MD wrote:

It looks weird, because they are so skinny

Yes, very characteristic. I have to estimate the price of this set. The reproductions are quite expensive.

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Rounded shapes can be associated,but this is original Regence antique,that I adquired as legacy of French Family arrived from Lyon.Regence Restaurant/ cafe was historical by Chess meetings and this style of carved originated there.Having origin proto revolution.Headquarter of revolutionaries pretending only play Chess.These pieces having more than a century.Wood maintenance only with natural lemon juice after a century.

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brasileirosim escribió:
HernanCacciatore1 wrote:

Rounded shapes can be associated,but this is original Regence antique,that I adquired as legacy of French Family arrived from Lyon.Regence Restaurant/ cafe was historical by Chess meetings and this style of carved originated there.Having origin proto revolution.Headquarter of revolutionaries pretending only play Chess.These pieces having more than a century.Wood maintenance only with natural lemon juice after a century.

Hombre, essa é una discussion seria. No tememos ninos de 8 anos aqui para tu impressionar.

I dont know why you say I'm not serious.I dont try to impres nobody.Is not clear your chat.Please respect. I respect.The pieces I show is a antique legacy of a French family arrived to Buenos Aires from Paris France around 1900.I dont know what is bothering to you...also can be a respect fault speak by others.Others participants here can think 
different of you and you speak like represent all people here.Myself think diferent, as example.To finish, why you chose a different language to answer to myself ,that the languaje what you choosed for general forum?.

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brasileirosim ,I will report you.I believe in freedom and respect for all.

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Far from wanting to impress, I have shared something antique, with the marks and wear of time without polishing or commercial purposes. That is called collectionism

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HernanCacciatore1 wrote:

Far from wanting to impress, I have shared something antique, with the marks and wear of time without polishing or commercial purposes. That is called collectionism

Ok buddy, whatever.

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Did you find out more about the origins of this set? The box looks like a typical French one from the 1920s/1930s. The king and queen seem to be influenced by the Regency style. 
The Schmitthenner was copied in the Soviet Union as well - here an example from Etsy (I am not affiliated with the seller):

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/476239652/very-rare-antique-wooden-chess-set-roly

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Seems German Style or Russian.Seems antique.I love it

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The one shared by @broomstuck looks quite similar. By the way, has this been established what chess set is this? I got a bit confused reading the comments.