Sweden. This "Selenus" set could have been made in Denmark, but it came from a Swedish collector and has all Swedish names underneath most of the white pieces. Moreover, bishops and rooks are uncommon for Danish sets. That's why I have put it on this Sweden page. I love the delicate form of the pieces and think it is a real beauty. It is one of my favourites in spite of the condition. The set was dated 1840 at auction, but I guess it is older. Sets like this are often referred to as Selenus. The box/board, simulating 2 parts of a dictionary, is less impressive and is of English origin.
- Sweden? or Denmark
- ca. 1840
- Bone K 9.0; p 5.2
- Box/board 33.0×18.0×5.3 (closed)
- From a Swedish collector and with Swedish names underneath
- The bord/box is English