Chess set - Marble
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Vintage Italian chess and draughts set in marble, with a black and ivory checkered playing surface mounted on a black lacquered wooden base, dated to 1980–1990 and 1990–2000.
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Vintage Chessboard and Checkers Made in Italy – Marble and Alabaster – Complete Set with Case
Elegant Italian vintage game set for chess and checkers, featuring a refined marble chessboard top in the classic black and ivory tones, mounted on a solid black lacquered wooden base.
Dimensions: 34.5 × 34.5 cm
Individual square size: about 4.3 × 4.3 cm
Materials: marble, alabaster and wood
Origin: Italy
Era: second half of the 20th century
Brand: C. A. & A. – Made in Italy
The set is complete with 32 alabaster chess pieces in black and honey/ivory tones, in addition to the checkers pieces, also coordinated. The natural translucence of the light alabaster, particularly evident in close-up photographs, gives the pieces a beautiful color depth and highlights their turned workmanship.
Particularly interesting is the cabinet-style structure: the playing surface lifts to reveal an interior lined in red velvet, divided into individual compartments to neatly store the entire set.
The contrast between the geometrically black and white board, the alabaster, and the black wooden base gives the whole ensemble a strong decorative presence. A charming Italian set, perfect not only for playing but also as a furnishing object for an office, library, living room, or important desk.
The set shows normal signs of age and use. Some alabaster pieces display small chips, wear and imperfections, visible in the photographs and consistent with the delicacy of the material and the age of the set. The board retains a good overall luster with subtle surface wear.
The photos are an integral part of the description and accurately document the condition.
Ankerior specializes in packaging and handling of artworks and delicate, valuable objects, with specialized training at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage Chessboard and Checkers Made in Italy – Marble and Alabaster – Complete Set with Case
Elegant Italian vintage game set for chess and checkers, featuring a refined marble chessboard top in the classic black and ivory tones, mounted on a solid black lacquered wooden base.
Dimensions: 34.5 × 34.5 cm
Individual square size: about 4.3 × 4.3 cm
Materials: marble, alabaster and wood
Origin: Italy
Era: second half of the 20th century
Brand: C. A. & A. – Made in Italy
The set is complete with 32 alabaster chess pieces in black and honey/ivory tones, in addition to the checkers pieces, also coordinated. The natural translucence of the light alabaster, particularly evident in close-up photographs, gives the pieces a beautiful color depth and highlights their turned workmanship.
Particularly interesting is the cabinet-style structure: the playing surface lifts to reveal an interior lined in red velvet, divided into individual compartments to neatly store the entire set.
The contrast between the geometrically black and white board, the alabaster, and the black wooden base gives the whole ensemble a strong decorative presence. A charming Italian set, perfect not only for playing but also as a furnishing object for an office, library, living room, or important desk.
The set shows normal signs of age and use. Some alabaster pieces display small chips, wear and imperfections, visible in the photographs and consistent with the delicacy of the material and the age of the set. The board retains a good overall luster with subtle surface wear.
The photos are an integral part of the description and accurately document the condition.
Ankerior specializes in packaging and handling of artworks and delicate, valuable objects, with specialized training at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Marble
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good
Estimated period
1980-1990, 1990-2000
