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This is a chess table I had made about 30 years ago, with oak & black walnut inlay. The civil war chess pieces I bought about 15 years ago.
There is a drawer on one side to hold a checker set.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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exellent work Dave! I remember those pieces, you've done a great job showcasing them. I LOVE chess, have to play the computer every night, most people (around here) dont see the joy/challenge of the game.
Thanks mustangtony, mikielikessigns2, scandinavian-pieces & officialfuel for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks BELLIN68 for the appreciation.
Dave
Your very welcome Dave:)
This set is very nice, looks Great! with the table.
Thanks collector4evr for the appreciation.
Dave
pw-collector,
Your very welcome, I love a good game of chess.
So who wins more often, the North or the South?
collector4evr, it depends on what side my granddaughter has. I taught her how to play chess when she was 7 years old, now at 16, she cleans my clock.
Dave
Thanks Kevin for the appreciation and comments. She has already put her claim on all the character clocks & watches.
Dave
eye4beauty,
yes it is.
Dave
Wonderful chess set!
Thanks eye4beauty, petey & miKKoChristmas11 for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks mustangtony for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks michaeln544 for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks Kerry for the appreciation.
Dave