Vintage Rare Anri King Arthur Chess Set - Hand Carved/Painted
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:33390726 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy |
| Brand: ANRI | Material: Wood |
A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN ANRI HAND CARVED AND HAND PAINTED FIGURAL CHESS SET REPRESENTING THE LEGENDARY KING ARTHUR, PERFECTLY EXECUTED FROM THE SKILLED CARVERS OF THE ANRI WORKSHOP, EACH PIECE IS HAND CARVED DOWN TO THE FINEST DETAILS AND PAINTED WITH VIBRANT COLOURS, THE PIECES ARE WEIGHTED AND STILL RETAIN THE ORIGINAL FELTS.PIECES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR ITS AGE - WITH NO CHIPS, CRACKS OR REPAIRS - any fading of color can be due to age - please note: two dark pawns has original g...old paint over spray by Anri which went onto a small part of the two bases. Pictures attached are to be used by buyer to DETERMINE the condition of the chess pieces.
THE CHESSMEN ARE HAND CARVED FROM ALPINE MAPLE AND ARE HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FINELY CRAFTED HINGED WOODEN CASE WITH FOLD OUT COMPARTMENT TRAY TO SAFELY STORE THE PIECES. THE KING ARTHUR SET WAS ISSUED IN 1954 AND WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1993, I BELIEVE THIS PARTICULAR WAS MADE FROM AROUND 1960-70s.THE KING IN THIS SET IS APPROXIMATELY 4.5" TALL.THE PAWNS STAND APPROXIMATELY 3.25"TALL.
THIS RARE CHESS SET WILL MAKE A FINE ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.
THE WOODEN STORAGE CASE IS FINELY CRAFTED FROM SOLID HARDWOOD POSSIBLYWALNUT WOOD.THERE ARE TWO REMOVABLE TRAYS AND A FIX TRAY WITH NICHES FOR EACH OF THE PIECES, (see pictures above). THE WHOLE BOX IN IN GOOD STRUCTURAL CONDITION.
PLEASE USE THE ZOOM FEATURE TO SEE THE WONDERFUL DETAIL OF THIS RARE CHESS SET.IT COMES FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHESS BOARD IN THE PHOTOS IS NOT INCLUDED.
PLEASE NOTE: I ONLY SHIP TO THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS.THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.
note: buyer is responsible for any duty/tax and/or fees associated with the sale and/or shipping of this item.
THE CHESSMEN ARE HAND CARVED FROM ALPINE MAPLE AND ARE HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FINELY CRAFTED HINGED WOODEN CASE WITH FOLD OUT COMPARTMENT TRAY TO SAFELY STORE THE PIECES. THE KING ARTHUR SET WAS ISSUED IN 1954 AND WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1993, I BELIEVE THIS PARTICULAR WAS MADE FROM AROUND 1960-70s.THE KING IN THIS SET IS APPROXIMATELY 4.5" TALL.THE PAWNS STAND APPROXIMATELY 3.25"TALL.
THIS RARE CHESS SET WILL MAKE A FINE ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.
THE WOODEN STORAGE CASE IS FINELY CRAFTED FROM SOLID HARDWOOD POSSIBLYWALNUT WOOD.THERE ARE TWO REMOVABLE TRAYS AND A FIX TRAY WITH NICHES FOR EACH OF THE PIECES, (see pictures above). THE WHOLE BOX IN IN GOOD STRUCTURAL CONDITION.
PLEASE USE THE ZOOM FEATURE TO SEE THE WONDERFUL DETAIL OF THIS RARE CHESS SET.IT COMES FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHESS BOARD IN THE PHOTOS IS NOT INCLUDED.
PLEASE NOTE: I ONLY SHIP TO THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS.THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.
note: buyer is responsible for any duty/tax and/or fees associated with the sale and/or shipping of this item.
