Description: | An early mid century & beautiful chess set by Anri the master wood carvers from Italy in the Black Forest Tradition. This set is called SPACE AGE / Universum, was designed by Arthur Elliot (former Disney Designer / Imagineer) and very much echoes the work of Brancusi. The chessmen each represent a "Space Age" idea: King = SPACE STATION (4 inches tall) , Queen = SPACE SHIP, Bishop = MISSILE, Knight = SATELLITE, Rook = RADAR and the Pawn is the ROCKET. The set has original cardboard box (good condition, including hinges, a little beat) approx. 16" x 9" x 1.5" and a copy of the original SPACE AGE brochure. Pieces in Excellent condition with minimal wear. Sold. |