Chess set - Ajedrez Temático Alfonso X - Ceramic or plaster.
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A themed Alfonso X chess set from Spain dating to 1940–1950, with ceramic or plaster figures about 30 cm high and 30 cm wide, in very good condition, accompanied by a 40 x 40 x 1 cm Cayro wooden board.
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Spectacular chess game with pieces inspired by the Alfonso X era. Pieces inspired by the book of Alfonso X (alferza as queen, elephant as assault rook, and bishop as the sum of moves of 3 pawns).
The most peculiar feature is the existence of the ALFERZA:
"The alferza, ferz firz or firzan is a chess piece used in Shatranj, predecessor of chess, which moves one square diagonally and captures the square occupied by an opposing piece. Due to the nature of its movement, as well as the bishop and the elephant, it has the color‑bound limitation, where its movement is restricted to the color of the square from which it starts. The piece was replaced by the queen around the XIIth century in Europe.
The first mention of the alferza in Castilian appears in the Libros del ajedrez, dados e tablas by Alfonso X the Wise. In Catholic Spain, the alferza was replaced by a stronger and more agile piece, the queen, a change carried out in Valencia under Ferdinand II of Aragon and in honor of Queen Isabella of Castile who rode from end to end of her realm to dedicate herself to personally solving the vast problems of her time, in the late 15th century, which revolutionized and dynamized the game." (Wikipedia)
Themed chess pieces (king height 8 cm / pawn height 7.5 cm) in ceramic or plaster hand-painted (material unknown).
A wooden board by CAYRO accompanies them, with dimensions 40 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm and wear signals.
A full opportunity to own a chess set that has been discontinued for more than 70 years.
The condition of the figures is very good with slight signs of aging, such as very small scuffs.
The set comes in a display box measuring 37 cm by 40.5 cm by 10 cm of pressed cardboard, where the pieces are stored individually in material. The box itself shows more signs of wear.
The total weight of the pieces is 1,350 g.
The box weighs approximately 2.5 kg.
Note – Important information for the buyer
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow detailed appreciation of the condition and finishes. Shipping will be via certified courier with tracking number, carefully packaged to ensure proper protection. Whenever possible, delivery to a pickup point or locker will be prioritized.
The buyer assumes import requirements, duties or any additional costs beyond the seller, including possible surcharges for island shipments."
Spectacular chess game with pieces inspired by the Alfonso X era. Pieces inspired by the book of Alfonso X (alferza as queen, elephant as assault rook, and bishop as the sum of moves of 3 pawns).
The most peculiar feature is the existence of the ALFERZA:
"The alferza, ferz firz or firzan is a chess piece used in Shatranj, predecessor of chess, which moves one square diagonally and captures the square occupied by an opposing piece. Due to the nature of its movement, as well as the bishop and the elephant, it has the color‑bound limitation, where its movement is restricted to the color of the square from which it starts. The piece was replaced by the queen around the XIIth century in Europe.
The first mention of the alferza in Castilian appears in the Libros del ajedrez, dados e tablas by Alfonso X the Wise. In Catholic Spain, the alferza was replaced by a stronger and more agile piece, the queen, a change carried out in Valencia under Ferdinand II of Aragon and in honor of Queen Isabella of Castile who rode from end to end of her realm to dedicate herself to personally solving the vast problems of her time, in the late 15th century, which revolutionized and dynamized the game." (Wikipedia)
Themed chess pieces (king height 8 cm / pawn height 7.5 cm) in ceramic or plaster hand-painted (material unknown).
A wooden board by CAYRO accompanies them, with dimensions 40 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm and wear signals.
A full opportunity to own a chess set that has been discontinued for more than 70 years.
The condition of the figures is very good with slight signs of aging, such as very small scuffs.
The set comes in a display box measuring 37 cm by 40.5 cm by 10 cm of pressed cardboard, where the pieces are stored individually in material. The box itself shows more signs of wear.
The total weight of the pieces is 1,350 g.
The box weighs approximately 2.5 kg.
Note – Important information for the buyer
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow detailed appreciation of the condition and finishes. Shipping will be via certified courier with tracking number, carefully packaged to ensure proper protection. Whenever possible, delivery to a pickup point or locker will be prioritized.
The buyer assumes import requirements, duties or any additional costs beyond the seller, including possible surcharges for island shipments."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Ceramic or plaster.
Model/name
Ajedrez Temático Alfonso X
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Very good
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
