Lot 118
118
An English commemorative silver abstract chess set
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An English commemorative silver abstract chess set

DESIGNED BY CHARLES PERRY, HALLMARKED ENFIELD, LONDON, 1972

Details
An English commemorative silver abstract chess set
Designed by Charles Perry, hallmarked Enfield, London, 1972
One side gilt, with leather and silver folding board
The king -- 1½in. (4cm.) high; the pawn -- 3/4in. (2cm.) high
Special notice
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Lot Essay

This lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Ownership, set no. 127/650. This abstract set was designed to commemorate the Spassky-Fischer World Championships, 1972.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Museum Bellerive Zurich, Schach, exhibition catalogue 15 September to 14 November 1982, pl.66.
Christie's South Kensington, 27 September 1995, lot 117.
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