Lot 131 - Vintage Complete Staunton-Style Carved Wood Chess Set in Wood Box, Manufactured by Phidias, Made in France BigBarnsmell " Among the contents are

" Among the contents are two notably hand-tinted tintype photographs: one depicting a seated woman in clerical dress holding a book

Henry Ward Beecher

overall height: 25-1/2"

Here is a very cool little brush - that I believe to be for shaving

Lot 131 - Vintage Complete Staunton-Style Carved Wood Chess Set in Wood Box, Manufactured by Phidias, Made in France BigBarnsmell " Among the contents areVintage complete Staunton style chess set with 32 pieces in cream and black, housed in a sliding lid wood storage box. The box is stamped on the underside with the Phidias logo, "Jeux d'Echecs," and "Made in France." The pieces are weighted with a turned profile in the standard Staunton pattern. Wax paper dust is present on the pieces from long term storage. No visible damage or missing pieces.