Chess set - Vintage chess with Madrid-made cast pieces in bronze and silver.
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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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Vintage Madrid-themed chess set with bronze and silver-plated cast pieces, estimated period 1970–1980, board 40 × 40 cm with felt bases, featuring pawns as chulapos, knights as the lions of Congress, bishops as the bear and the strawberry tree, queen as the Cibeles statue, and king as Neptune with an optional trident.
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Description from the seller
Madrid Chess.
Beautiful chess set cast in bronze and silver-colored finish.
The theme of the pieces refers to Madrid, with its monuments and figures.
With similar piece heights between 4.5 and 5.5 cm tall, they are differentiated by their symbolism.
The pawns are chulapos and chulapas.
The knights are the lions of the Congress.
The bishops are the bear and the madroño (the strawberry tree).
The queen is the statue of La Cibeles and the king is the statue of Neptune; the king has the trident separately, but with the option of placing it in his hand.
All the pieces have felt on the base and are in very good condition.
The board measures 40 cm by 40 cm by 2 cm.
The condition of the pieces is very good and evident.
A real opportunity to own a discontinued chess set for more than 30 years.
Note – Important information for the buyer
The photographs form an integral part of the description and allow a detailed view of the condition and finishes.
It will be well packed for shipment and protected to prevent breakage.
Shipping will be by courier or registered letter with a tracking number, carefully packaged to ensure proper protection.
Whenever possible, pickup points or lockers will be prioritized.
The buyer assumes import requirements, duties or any costs not attributable to the seller, including possible surcharges for shipments to islands.
Shipments outside the European Community not covered by Catawiki will incur an additional shipping cost.
Madrid Chess.
Beautiful chess set cast in bronze and silver-colored finish.
The theme of the pieces refers to Madrid, with its monuments and figures.
With similar piece heights between 4.5 and 5.5 cm tall, they are differentiated by their symbolism.
The pawns are chulapos and chulapas.
The knights are the lions of the Congress.
The bishops are the bear and the madroño (the strawberry tree).
The queen is the statue of La Cibeles and the king is the statue of Neptune; the king has the trident separately, but with the option of placing it in his hand.
All the pieces have felt on the base and are in very good condition.
The board measures 40 cm by 40 cm by 2 cm.
The condition of the pieces is very good and evident.
A real opportunity to own a discontinued chess set for more than 30 years.
Note – Important information for the buyer
The photographs form an integral part of the description and allow a detailed view of the condition and finishes.
It will be well packed for shipment and protected to prevent breakage.
Shipping will be by courier or registered letter with a tracking number, carefully packaged to ensure proper protection.
Whenever possible, pickup points or lockers will be prioritized.
The buyer assumes import requirements, duties or any costs not attributable to the seller, including possible surcharges for shipments to islands.
Shipments outside the European Community not covered by Catawiki will incur an additional shipping cost.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Vintage chess with Madrid-made cast pieces in bronze and silver.
Condition
Near mint
Estimated period
1970-1980
