Anri Montsalvat Chess Set
no 1150
Description
Rare Anri Montsalvat chess set. Pieces placed in the original box with a convex lid face, on which a bouquet of flowers painted in the middle is visible, rocaille patterns in the corners, and everything placed in a delicate reserve. Inside, chess pieces with one removable shelf, the other permanently mounted. Box with an applied, functional lock and key.
The chess pieces depict King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The name of the chess set comes from the castle where the Holy Grail is located in the legend of “King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table”. These beautifully hand-carved Anri Montsalvat chess pieces are made of Alpine maple, are hand-painted, silver-plated and gilded. The bases for the chess pieces are made of a cast composite material invented by Anri, called “Sculptite”.
The height of the pieces is from 10 to 14 cm.
The Anri Montsalvat chess sets are the most famous chess products of the ANRI company. These sets were produced between 1949 and 1960. The set was made in Italy by Italian craftsmen. The whole is complete, in very good condition.
Size
Box size: 20 x 54 x 33 cm
Price
6500 zł