Mid 20th Century German Folk Art Medieval Figural Wood Chess Set

Crockett, CA

Condition Notes: Very good; overall - playing pieces are intact and exhibit light wear not commensurate with age and use (e.g. light-moderately … moreVery good; overall - playing pieces are intact and exhibit light wear not commensurate with age and use (e.g. light-moderately sunned on some sides, air bubbles in varnish finish). The chessboard has a couple of slight nicks at board edge, otherwise fine and appears unused. A beautiful set. less

Description: Offered is a mid 20th century German folk art chess set that features vintage hand-crafted playing pieces paired with a … more Offered is a mid 20th century German folk art chess set that features vintage hand-crafted playing pieces paired with a latter period chessboard. The (32) figural, hand carved and lacquer finished wood, playing pieces are works of art. The stylized pieces have so may fine artistic details - contrasting natural versus brown and gilt accents. The vintage chessboard features a rich wood grain with an elegant and luxurious finish. Ensemble, the pieces and board are an exceptional set with beautiful coloring!

Dimensions: King: 3 1/8 H; Queen: 2 7/8 H; Bishop: 2 3/8 - 2 1/2 H Knight: 2 5/8 H, 1 5/8 W; Rook: 2 1/2 H; Pawn: 2 H. Board: 19 W x 19 D x 1/2 H inches. Note; small variations in sizes may occur between pieces as hand-carved works of art, especially between pawns.

Playing piece materials: Hand-selected woods native to Europe.
Production date: Mid 20th Century.
Origin: Europe.
Maker: Unknown.

Board materials: Woods native to China.
Production date: Late 20th Century.
Origin: China.
Maker: Unknown. less

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Crockett, CA

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