About this item
An unusual hand-carved chess set made from African soapstone, on solid board with inlaid tiles. The pieces are off-white and pale pink, the board's dark tiles showing non-identical patterns. The largest pieces (the Kings) are 7 cm in height, the smallest (the Pawns) just over 3 cm. The board measures 19 cm square and 5 cm in (uneven, hand-cut but smooth finish) thickness, weight 674gm.
The pieces are in a sturdy box, possibly not the original, measuring 20 x 12 x 4 cm.
The board has slight scratches on the non-playing (underneath) side, very small indentations to some tile edges (some unevenly laid). The playing pieces are in very good condition, with no discernable chips or markings.
- Condition:
- Used: very good
- Type:
- Chess
Delivery & returns
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Europe: £3.64
Outside Europe: £6.40
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