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Allan Calhamer Chess Set
About the Item
- Creator:Allan Calhamer (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Diameter: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 32
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. overall wear with marks and nicks to painted finish, no board included.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU81977497893
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