Ex libris Stockholms Schacksällskap, 1914 View Watchlist >
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This is a historical ex libris ("from the books of") from 1914 of the Stockholms Schacksällskap, designed by artist John Bunge. It depicts a stylised king on a chessboard pattern, along with the coat of arms of the chess club, which was founded in 1879.
Design:
The design is signed in the bottom right with "John Bunge 1914". Bunge was a Swedish artist and designer who created this exclusive trademark for the club's library at the time.
Symbolism:
The central figure is a stately chess king with a crown, sceptre, and orb, modelled after a medieval monarch. He stands in front of a two-colour chessboard pattern executed in black and gold.
Club crest:
In the bottom left, you can see the official coat of arms of the association, which also incorporates a chessboard pattern.
Size: 7 x 8,5 cm.
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