✔️REPLACEMENT MAPLE KING ANRI Universum Space Chess MCM Atomic Arthur Elliott

Description: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHESS PIECE IN THIS LISTING IS HAND CARVED WOOD.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Offered here is a rare REPLACEMENT MAPLE KING FOR THE ANRI Universum Space Age Chess Set. This finely hand carved Anri Chess KING is crafted from Alpine Seasoned MAPLE wood. The base is lightly weighted and the piece is felted. The Anri space Chess set design was produced between 1960 and 1973. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anri chessmen are 100% made in Italy for those who can appreciate the true value of these magnificent artistic chessmen.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The wood art tradition has a long history in Val Gardena, Italy. The tradition of woodcarving dates back to the XVII century, when farmers started producing wood toys and utensils during the long winter season. The peasants used to sell the items at spring markets. Part of the autonomous region Alto Adige/Southern Tyrol in Italy, the Val Gardena is known for its ancient romantic language, its skiing facilities and its old tradition of woodcarving. The ANRI company’s chess sets from the 1950s through the 1980s were produced in this region and have gained collector status, thanks to their unparalleled quality.The Anri workshops are renowned all over the world because of the wonderful wooden sculptures and statues made by the famous local sculptors and carvers. THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE MAPLE KING. SIZE = 4" HIGH, 1 1/8" WIDE & 1" FELTED BOTTOM.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANRI AMAZING FACTS: -COLORS SELDOM FADE DUE TO HIGH QUALITY OIL PAINTS USED. - WOOD USED IS SELECTED FOR QUALITY AND THEN SEASONED WITH AGE. - THERE ARE NOT MANY REPLACEMENTS PIECES AVAILABLE DUE TO WOODEN SEASONED SETS. - THERE ARE NOT MANY REPLACEMENTS PIECES AVAILABLE DUE TO ANRI DEVELOPED CAST WOOD COMPOSITE MATERIAL CALLED "SCULPTITE" USED FOR "TORIART" CHESS SETS. - ALTHOUGH MADE IN THE 1960"s, YOU CAN STILL OBTAIN NEW SETS OR PRE-OWNED INTACT SETS. - WHETHER THEY ARE MADE OF WOOD OR SCULPTITE, THEY SELDOM BREAK AFTER MANY YEARS! - THESE SETS WILL BE GREAT HAND-ME-DOWNS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTEImport duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Contact your customs office for the amount of these fees before bidding. WOODEN ARTISTIC TREASURES 961 Followers100% Positive feedback23K Items sold ***23,000 SOLD****

Price: 32 USD

Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-03T14:09:43.000Z

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