Chessman (Rook)
Object type: Chessman
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: British, Birmingham, after German original
Artist: Elkington & Co.
Artist bio: British, Birmingham, 1829–1963
Artist role: Manufacturer
Artist nationality: British
Date: third quarter 19th century, after 17th century original
Medium: Silver-gilt
Dimensions: Height: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Chess Sets-Reproductions|Metalwork-Electrotype
Credit line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883
Accession year: 1883
Tags: Men|Chess|Elephants|Games