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Italian-made vintage metal chess set with a folding wooden board, complete with 32 metal pieces, dating to 1970–1980, in like-new condition.
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Fascinating Vintage Italian Metal Chess Set Complete with Wooden Chessboard – 70s/80s
Offered is a beautiful and detailed vintage chess set, made in Italy. This lot is complete and includes all 32 sculptural metal pieces and the coordinated wooden chessboard, which also serves as a folding case.
Chess Pieces:
The pieces are crafted with an intricate figurative metal alloy fusion, depicting a medieval or Renaissance theme. One side has a silver patina finish, the other a rich copper/brass finish.
The details are exceptional:
The Kings and Queens are regal and formal figures.
The Knights are depicted as armored knights on rearing horses.
The Rooks are shaped like crenellated castle towers.
The Pawns are soldiers in armor.
A crucial provenance detail is the original label on the base of some pieces and/or inside the chessboard, bearing the shield symbol and the inscription "MADE IN ITALY".
Chessboard/Case:
The board is wood, with alternating light and dark squares. The board folds to form a box with green felt inside to protect the pieces during transport.
Conditions:
The set is in good vintage condition. The metal pieces show a beautiful aged patina and light oxidation marks that give them character. The wooden board has superficial scratches and minor signs of use on the playing surface and edges (see photos), consistent with age and use. The hinges and latch work correctly. The felt interior is clean.
This set is an excellent decorative item for a desk or library, as well as a perfectly playable set for enthusiasts.
Dimensions:
King Height: 6.5 cm
Pawn Height: 4.5 cm
Chessboard Size: 31 x 31 x 3.5 cm
Fascinating Vintage Italian Metal Chess Set Complete with Wooden Chessboard – 70s/80s
Offered is a beautiful and detailed vintage chess set, made in Italy. This lot is complete and includes all 32 sculptural metal pieces and the coordinated wooden chessboard, which also serves as a folding case.
Chess Pieces:
The pieces are crafted with an intricate figurative metal alloy fusion, depicting a medieval or Renaissance theme. One side has a silver patina finish, the other a rich copper/brass finish.
The details are exceptional:
The Kings and Queens are regal and formal figures.
The Knights are depicted as armored knights on rearing horses.
The Rooks are shaped like crenellated castle towers.
The Pawns are soldiers in armor.
A crucial provenance detail is the original label on the base of some pieces and/or inside the chessboard, bearing the shield symbol and the inscription "MADE IN ITALY".
Chessboard/Case:
The board is wood, with alternating light and dark squares. The board folds to form a box with green felt inside to protect the pieces during transport.
Conditions:
The set is in good vintage condition. The metal pieces show a beautiful aged patina and light oxidation marks that give them character. The wooden board has superficial scratches and minor signs of use on the playing surface and edges (see photos), consistent with age and use. The hinges and latch work correctly. The felt interior is clean.
This set is an excellent decorative item for a desk or library, as well as a perfectly playable set for enthusiasts.
Dimensions:
King Height: 6.5 cm
Pawn Height: 4.5 cm
Chessboard Size: 31 x 31 x 3.5 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Mint
Estimated period
1970-1980
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