Chess set - Staunton (rare) - Soapstone

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Staunton-style chess pieces made entirely of steatite from Kenya, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition; king measures 12.5 cm high and 2.8 cm wide, individual weights range from 35 g to 115 g, with a total weight of 2360 g including the storage box.

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Here you can bid on a beautiful set of chess pieces, all of which are unique and handcrafted.

The origin is likely Kenya because the chess pieces are entirely made of soapstone,
The very unique thing is, however, that this set is manufactured in Staunton style, whereas the chess pieces from this region often
to have an animal theme or a tribal theme.

The chess pieces are in very good condition; however, one bishop has a non-intrusive wear mark.

For the best possible impression and to appreciate the beauty of this set, we ask you to take a good look at the photos accompanying this lot.

The dimensions of the king are: 12.5 cm H, 2.8 cm W

The weight of the pieces varies from 35 grams to 115 grams, and the total weight of the set including the storage case is 2360 grams.

We wish you good luck with bidding on this lot.

The entire set is packed very carefully for (insured) shipping.

Here you can bid on a beautiful set of chess pieces, all of which are unique and handcrafted.

The origin is likely Kenya because the chess pieces are entirely made of soapstone,
The very unique thing is, however, that this set is manufactured in Staunton style, whereas the chess pieces from this region often
to have an animal theme or a tribal theme.

The chess pieces are in very good condition; however, one bishop has a non-intrusive wear mark.

For the best possible impression and to appreciate the beauty of this set, we ask you to take a good look at the photos accompanying this lot.

The dimensions of the king are: 12.5 cm H, 2.8 cm W

The weight of the pieces varies from 35 grams to 115 grams, and the total weight of the set including the storage case is 2360 grams.

We wish you good luck with bidding on this lot.

The entire set is packed very carefully for (insured) shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Soapstone
Model/ Name
Staunton (rare)
Country of Origin
Kenya
Condition
Good
Height
12.5 cm
Width
2.8 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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