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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
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
Really love this!!!
Thanks toracat for the kind comment & appreciation.
Dave