Description: | Very large pieces, hand carved in two contrasting-colored woods. In custom, two levels wooden box with hidden shelf. The artist s name is carved into the lid as well as an image of the city s coat of arms. The pieces are marked in German by the artist:
HANS FRANK
Bildhauer (Sculptor)
Burghousen Obb. (county of upper Burghousen)
BAYERN
20 Jull 1945 (July 20, 1945)
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Chess Set by Hans Frank 1945
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Note: Seems that over the years the top cover got badly warped but was repaired and reinforced on the inside (practically invisible.) The middle shelf was missing and rebuilt. For Sale. |