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Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box Kings, Ca 1930s
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good condition for age. Please see images.
- Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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