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Vtg Lardy Weighted Chess Set Hand Carved Butterscotch Brown Pcs Box W. Germany

$ 105.57

Availability: 19 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Character Family: None
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Brand: Lardy
  • California Prop 65 Warning: None
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Recommended Age Range: Any
  • Year: 1960-1970
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Material: Wood
  • Age Level: 12-16 Years
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Color: Brown & Butterscotch
  • Condition: W. Germany. Nice. Some imperfections and small wood splits.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    West Germany Carved Weighted Wood Chess Pieces Complete with Storage Box Vintage.
    Not sure where the West Germany stamp came from, but this set looks like an analysis set (king 3" or under) made by Lardy in the 1960s-70s. I suspect the set was sold to a German dealer who slapped the sticker on it for customs purposes. The white king in the set has the "Lardy Lean" caused by eccentric lathe work; a lot of Lardy sets have the lean, usually in the royal pieces. It's so common it's more feature than bug.
    Brown & Butterscotch. Some imperfections, and small splits. Amazing set. Hinged wood, finger joint box, marked Made in West Germany. Box measures approximately 7.5” wide, 4.75” deep and 2.5” tall. King measures approximately 2.75” tall, Queen 2.5” tall, Bishop 2” tall, Rook 1.5” tall, Knight 1.75” tall and pawn not quite 1.5”.