This appears to be a Lardy from post-WWII (40s/50s). @Pawnerai has (does our madness let us sell anything? 
) an almost identical set (smaller size) in the following post:
Note the forward slant on the nose, the three cheek indentations, cavity behind eyes, top point, mane shape, et cetera. Beautiful pieces and board, both of which are great heirlooms to have inherited!
Hello,
I'm hoping someone knowledgable might be able to tell me a little more about my family set. Looking for anything about its history, including when it might be from. It's my grandfather's set, but not sure when he would have bought it. I *think* it's a Lardy, but can't say for sure. Some lean on some of the pieces, as well as some cracking around some of the bases, but still playable. The board is a Drueke No. 63 identified by the stamp on the flat side - not a label, so that might give a hint as to the era. The bottom of the chessmen box has a label pictured below in French with a handwritten numbering that I think reads, "3806 [Something illegible] /P" and there's a "MADE IN FRANCE" stamp just below that.
The pieces are quite large with the King at 4.5" or just slightly over. It seems like Lardy made them this large, but they weren't that common. I could be wrong. And the board has 2" squares - 64 of 'em, no less.
I'm guessing it was bought sometime in NYC, but don't know when. 40s? 50?s It's likely my dad learned to play on it, but neither he not my grandfather are around anymore to ask. I'd just like to know more about it. I don't have any interest in selling it, but if anyone can tell me a little more about it what it is and when it might be from, I'd be really grateful. Please note that it does not bestow any special chess abilities. I checked.
Root beer and cat for scale. Cheers...