1972 Reykjavik 32 Hand Carved Wood Asian and 50 similar items

32 Hand Carved Wooden Asian Chess Pieces Wood storage box crafted with dovetail corners stamped on bottom of box: CAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DES ECHES REYKJAVIC 1972 MADE IN FRANCE Which roughly translates to: 1972 Reykjavik World of Champs Championship - which we believe refers to The World Chess Championship 1972 which was a match for the World Chess Championship between challenger Bobby Fischer of the United States and defending champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union. The match took place in the Laugardalsholl arena in Reykjavík, Iceland, and has been dubbed the Match of the Century This unique set is sure to wow any chess enthusiast or be a perfect addition to a chess collectors collection. Ornate ? Asian ? unique ? storage box ? complete ? Art ? carving - Rare - HTF - Hard to Find - Collectible - Games Each piece is beautifully hand carved, the pawns are different from each other giving it a one of a kind feel Previously owned, wear consistent with age and use Please see pictures for condition and details Vintage Hand Carved Chess Video will open in a new window Using the App? Paste link into a browser window: Welcome to our Shop! Our items come from a smoke-free and pet-free environment. We do, however, receive items second hand, either from shops or through consignment. While we do our best to clean items, it is recommended that you clean items to your satisfaction upon receipt of your purchase. Previously owned clothing is cleaned per standards. It is always recommended that you clean items to your standards. Thank you! A thought to consider about vintage items: Vintage items, especially toys, do not usually meet today's safety standards. We sell many vintage items with the main idea of collecting. If you choose to use vintage items, please use your own common sense, and research safety, especially when it comes to toys. Have a safe and wonderful day! Shipping We happily accept returns (on most items) within 30 days with the following conditions: Please let us know of any issues as soon as possible and give us the opportunity to make your purchase right or arrange for return. Returns must be sent back in the same condition as received. Return shipping will be the buyer's responsibility. International Buyers please note: We do not mark merchandise values below price paid or as "gifts" - this is prohibited by US and International government regulations. Any import duties, taxes or other charges are not included in the item price, or shipping charges, as these are the buyer's responsibility. Please check your country's policies before you bid or buy. Please note, we do recycle shipping supplies at times. Thank you! Shipping costs are calculated by the shipping company, by weight, size, and location. If you have any questions, please ask us before you bid or buy.