Chess set - Wood

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 120 - € 180
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This wooden chess set from Poland dates from 1960–1970 and has a folding board with storage for the pieces.

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Description from the seller

A stunning handmade wooden chess set in a green finish. This set originates from Poland and is a typical example of traditional Polish folk art.

The pieces and the board have a classic, artisanal look with detailed woodcarving and incised decorations along the edges of the board. The board is foldable. On the inside there is a custom green inlay in which the pieces can be stored. The case closes with two decorative metal clasps.

The playing field measures 41x41 cm. The height is 2.5 cm. When closed, the dimensions are 41x20.5x5 cm. The king height is 8 cm. The object weighs about 1100 grams.

The chessboard and the pieces are in very good condition. For a good impression, please view the photos.

A stunning handmade wooden chess set in a green finish. This set originates from Poland and is a typical example of traditional Polish folk art.

The pieces and the board have a classic, artisanal look with detailed woodcarving and incised decorations along the edges of the board. The board is foldable. On the inside there is a custom green inlay in which the pieces can be stored. The case closes with two decorative metal clasps.

The playing field measures 41x41 cm. The height is 2.5 cm. When closed, the dimensions are 41x20.5x5 cm. The king height is 8 cm. The object weighs about 1100 grams.

The chessboard and the pieces are in very good condition. For a good impression, please view the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Poland
Condition
Near mint
Height
2.5 cm
Width
41 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
The NetherlandsVerified
1089
Objects sold
98.53%
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