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Vintage Indian‑style hand-turned wooden chess set with 33 wooden pieces, including 32 chessmen and a large octagonal board, dating from circa 1960–1970, in very good condition and made of wood from Europe.
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Vintage Indian-Style Hand-Turned Wooden Chess Set with Octagonal Board
A striking vintage wooden chess set comprising a complete-looking set of 32 hand-turned and carved chess pieces in contrasting natural and dark-stained woods, together with an attractive large octagonal chessboard.
The pieces are of substantial decorative form, with traditionally turned bodies and carved knights, bishops and rooks. The board has a broad, raised octagonal surround and attractive figured wood grain, giving the set considerable visual appeal as both a playable chess set and a decorative object.
The set dated to the mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960–1990. The precise date and woods have not been confirmed and should be regarded as an informed visual assessment only.
The pieces and board show signs of age and use commensurate with vintage condition, including minor surface marks and wear. Please examine photographs carefully for condition.
Provenance: Not known.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition with signs of age/use.
Pieces: 32, apparently complete.
Material: Wood, with contrasting natural and dark-stained finishes.
Date: Circa 1960–1980.
Origin: Possibly India/Indian export, unconfirmed.
Weight: 1500 grams
A highly decorative and substantial chess set, suitable for both play and display.
Vintage Indian-Style Hand-Turned Wooden Chess Set with Octagonal Board
A striking vintage wooden chess set comprising a complete-looking set of 32 hand-turned and carved chess pieces in contrasting natural and dark-stained woods, together with an attractive large octagonal chessboard.
The pieces are of substantial decorative form, with traditionally turned bodies and carved knights, bishops and rooks. The board has a broad, raised octagonal surround and attractive figured wood grain, giving the set considerable visual appeal as both a playable chess set and a decorative object.
The set dated to the mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960–1990. The precise date and woods have not been confirmed and should be regarded as an informed visual assessment only.
The pieces and board show signs of age and use commensurate with vintage condition, including minor surface marks and wear. Please examine photographs carefully for condition.
Provenance: Not known.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition with signs of age/use.
Pieces: 32, apparently complete.
Material: Wood, with contrasting natural and dark-stained finishes.
Date: Circa 1960–1980.
Origin: Possibly India/Indian export, unconfirmed.
Weight: 1500 grams
A highly decorative and substantial chess set, suitable for both play and display.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
33
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Very good
Estimated period
1960-1970
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