Selenus chess set found today in a flea market in Switzerland
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Nice find for 35 Swiss francs. There is many a hidden treasures in that land of chocolate / dairy / watches etc hidden away in vaults not for the likes of us 
That is a so called "Nuremberg Spindle" set. It is closely related to the Selenus chess sets, but I would not regard it as a pure Selenus as it does not have the pronounced galleries ("crows nest") that are typical for Selenus sets.
EfimLG47 wrote:
That is a so called "Nuremberg Spindle" set. It is closely related to the Selenus chess sets, but I would not regard it as a pure Selenus as it does not have the pronounced galleries ("crows nest") that are typical for Selenus sets.
Thank you very much, yes, I noted already that typical Selenus sets have some distinctive features. Unfortunately I trusted the terminology used by Christie’s. I will check Nuremberg Spindle in my books.
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EfimLG47 wrote:
That is a so called "Nuremberg Spindle" set. It is closely related to the Selenus chess sets, but I would not regard it as a pure Selenus as it does not have the pronounced galleries ("crows nest") that are typical for Selenus sets.
Thank you very much, yes, I noted already that typical Selenus sets have some distinctive features. Unfortunately I trusted the terminology used by Christie’s. I will check Nuremberg Spindle in my books.
It really is in between and sometimes also called "Selenus spindle". If you google for "spindle chess set" you should find a lot of examples.
EfimLG47 wrote:
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EfimLG47 wrote:
That is a so called "Nuremberg Spindle" set. It is closely related to the Selenus chess sets, but I would not regard it as a pure Selenus as it does not have the pronounced galleries ("crows nest") that are typical for Selenus sets.
Thank you very much, yes, I noted already that typical Selenus sets have some distinctive features. Unfortunately I trusted the terminology used by Christie’s. I will check Nuremberg Spindle in my books.
It really is in between and sometimes also called "Selenus spindle". If you google for "spindle chess set" you should find a lot of examples.
👍Yes, I found several very similar to my set.
Mar 13, 2022
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Congratulations! Europe/Eurasia is such a treasure trove of sets - great local finds everywhere, it seems. Enjoy.
Powderdigit wrote:
Congratulations! Europe/Eurasia is such a treasure trove of sets - great local finds everywhere, it seems. Enjoy.
Thanks, yes, you are right.
Mar 13, 2022
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A very nice and unique set.....Hope you get a lot of pleasure from it.
The rooks look a bit like microphones, but wow that unique!
@brasileirosim, here is one I (luckily) got my hands on recently. It is an early Selenus style and I believe it to be from Geislingen, 18th century - extremely rare.
This is an amazing set! Congratulations!
I found this set today in a shop in Switzerland. Unfortunately, several pieces are damaged, so I purchased them for replacement. Queen and King are nicely carved.
Mar 19, 2022
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EfimLG47 wrote:
@brasileirosim, here is one I (luckily) got my hands on recently. It is an early Selenus style and I believe it to be from Geislingen, 18th century - extremely rare.
I just love this set, it was a great find for you! The white knights steed looks he could use a new shoe. 
The black pieces display a very nice time and battle worn faded body. Only time can create this. Thank you for posting the pictures.
@brasileirorosim, interesting set, in particular the pierced crowns of the kings and queens. Looks somehow in between this type of Selenus set and a Delhi set.
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I just love this set, it was a great find for you! The white knights steed looks he could use a new shoe. The black pieces display a very nice time and battle worn faded body. Only time can create this. Thank you for posting the pictures.
@Wits-end, thanks! The set has a few damages. Some of them I will have repaired. But the overall condition is really good for a set as old as that, so yes, I consider myself very lucky! 
The set is complete and only with minor damages, which is quite unusual. And the price…well, I had it for 35 Swiss francs. Here a similar set sold by Christie’s
https://www.google.com/search?q=selenus+chess+set&rlz=1C9BKJA_enCH762CH762&hl=en-GB&prmd=ismvn&sxsrf=APq-WBvXvzRq6FwhA-4gLZrY3rFiND_YSg:1647174205636&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNxKOLisP2AhUMhf0HHXjJCOQQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=768&bih=909&dpr=2#imgrc=Eh3gy-c_3ynLwM