It looks like it was crafted by a naturally talented prisoner who was serving a long sentence.
Wouldn't that be a cool provenance?
A interesting vintage chess set
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Sep 12, 2020
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Thank you all! I'm glad you like it!
DrChesspain wrote:
It looks like it was crafted by a naturally talented prisoner who was serving a long sentence.
Wouldn't that be a cool provenance?
Certainly that be a cool provenance 
Sep 14, 2020
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DrChesspain wrote:
It looks like it was crafted by a naturally talented prisoner who was serving a long sentence.
Wouldn't that be a cool provenance?
"Man likes to play chess! Let's get him some rocks"
Sep 22, 2020
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No it’s a line from the movie “The Shawshank Redemption”.
One of the best films ever made IMO
One of the best films ever made IMO
Apr 24, 2023
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The reason this chess is good is because the different pieces have different angles for their necks. That helps to quickly estimate the board position.
The pieces have a modern design that reminds me a bit of Art Deco, but with rougher finish. These chess pieces have a strong personality... The pieces are not weighted, and have same lovely time patina!
The chessboard it was made by myself especially for these chess pieces. Table square 4cm. King has a tall figure (H 7,5cm, and base 2,5cm)
I have no information about this set. Has anyone seen anything like this?