Chess set - Impressive vintage Alhambra chess table - handcrafted in bone and wood.
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Vintage Alhambra chess table from Granada, handmade in bone and marquetry wood with resin arches in the design; 36 cm wide, 36 cm deep and 10.5 cm high; condition: nearly perfect.
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Stunning Vintage Alhambra Chess Table - Bone, Inlaid Wood
A true marvel to behold: this beautiful chess set crafted from fine wood with bone inlays and exquisite arabesque details. A table from the Kingdom of Granada, handcrafted by the finest artisans of the beautiful Spanish city of Granada. The chess pieces are made of bone and wood, perfectly balanced, and feature a beautiful brown velvet base thanks to its intricate details and finish. The board, with its internal storage compartment for the pieces, is made of wood and boasts a unique decoration featuring resin arches from the Alhambra. Its condition is like new; extensive photographs are attached for your consideration. It will be packaged and shipped to its destination. Shipments outside the European Union or Europe and its independence are not included in the Catawiki shipping price and incur an additional shipping cost. An ideal Christmas gift.
Origin: Granada
Material: Inlaid wood, bronze metals and red velvet
Box measurements
Length: 36 cm
Width: 36 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Grid: 3.2 x 3.2 cm
Figures
King: 6 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Queen: 5.2 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Tower: 4.3 cm
base: 2.2 cm
Bishop: 4.7 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Horse: 5.3 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Pawns: 3 cm
Base: 1.7 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Stunning Vintage Alhambra Chess Table - Bone, Inlaid Wood
A true marvel to behold: this beautiful chess set crafted from fine wood with bone inlays and exquisite arabesque details. A table from the Kingdom of Granada, handcrafted by the finest artisans of the beautiful Spanish city of Granada. The chess pieces are made of bone and wood, perfectly balanced, and feature a beautiful brown velvet base thanks to its intricate details and finish. The board, with its internal storage compartment for the pieces, is made of wood and boasts a unique decoration featuring resin arches from the Alhambra. Its condition is like new; extensive photographs are attached for your consideration. It will be packaged and shipped to its destination. Shipments outside the European Union or Europe and its independence are not included in the Catawiki shipping price and incur an additional shipping cost. An ideal Christmas gift.
Origin: Granada
Material: Inlaid wood, bronze metals and red velvet
Box measurements
Length: 36 cm
Width: 36 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Grid: 3.2 x 3.2 cm
Figures
King: 6 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Queen: 5.2 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Tower: 4.3 cm
base: 2.2 cm
Bishop: 4.7 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Horse: 5.3 cm
Base: 2.2 cm
Pawns: 3 cm
Base: 1.7 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Impressive vintage Alhambra chess table - handcrafted in bone and wood.
Country of Origin
Grenada
Condition
Near mint
Height
10.5 cm
Width
36 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
