Sale SEP10A Lot 166

Modern Solid silver 'Liberty' Chess set by James Goodbrand London 1973, Representing figures to commemorate the American War of Independence, the gilt side with George III and Queen Charlotte, the bishops as Lord North and Edmund Burke, knights as ships, rooks as turrets, pawns as tea-chests, the silver side with George Washington, Betsy Ross, bishops as Sam Adams and John Hancock, knights as Paul Revere, rooks as turrets, pawns as Native Americans, fitted in a hardwood box, sold with a certificate, edition no. 7 of 50 and book
The king -- 4in. high; the pawn -- 2 3/4 in. high; approx. 290 oz. with pink marble and onyx chess board 30" by 31"
Estimate £ 4,000-6,000

Sold for £4000