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Napoleon Chess Set
Price: $299.95
Napoleon Chess Set
Price: $159.95
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Napoleon Bonaparte's heart rest on his chest set which is now at the Biltmore House in NC (chess set)?
We took the Biltmore Firm tour on November 16, 2009.
cornelia | May 24, 4603
this is his legal heart? i doubt it as until his last breath, he needed it where it was. after death?
blackjack432001 | Nov 15, 2009
How can I find the maker of this chess set?
It is a polychrome pewter set with a Napoleonic war essence (Napoleon is shorter than Josephine) both armies are blue and red with one being more red and the other more blue
It sounds unparalleled. Like the above answer I'd offer to send pictures to guys that sell non-staunton "thesis" sets. They might
William B | Nov 14, 2009
Only item I can think of is take a look in a local hobby or gaming shop for something similar and go from their supplier. I recognize how you feel
SAD | Nov 14, 2009
who made pewter chess sets with an "N" on the knight?
Its a polychrome pewter set with a Napoleon essence ( Napoleon 3 3/4 " Josephine 4 in." tall) No name of mfr. on the board, box, or pieces Only clue is the "N"
Take the set to an pass dealer or even to a game store or to an auctioneer. Often these people know about such things, and one of them may be
pelican | May 24, 7610
what do you think of this rap?
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yo popinjay,
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SPK | Jun 02, 2009
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