library of the prussian king frederic II (potsdam, germany)
French about 1870-1880. Carved ivory busts painted black for the Moorish side, cemented to turned ivory or ebony stands made into 3 pieces threaded together. Rocks and Pawns are single pieces turned to ivory or ebony.
R, Kn, B, K, Q, P.
When asked “What do we need to learn this for?” any high-school teacher can confidently answer that, regardless of the subject, the knowledge will come in handy once the student hits middle age and starts working crossword puzzles in order to stave off the terrible loneliness.
restless by Dessi Terzieva