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Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box Kings, Ca 1930s

About the Item

This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's. The chess pieces are made of a well moulded resin, all in the medieval style, with good detail. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted, probably with lead inserts and the bases are all covered in a red felt. Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing. The pieces in the set have a good height with the Kings being about 9.5 cm and the Queens slightly taller at about 10cm. The set comes complete with a pine jointed storage box, having two compartments and a hinged lid and catch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)Width: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 33
  • Style:
    Medieval (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good condition for age. Please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: O 2571stDibs: LU990330176922
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