Valdai Nobles soviet chess set 60s Wooden Russian Vintage USSR antique

  

Elegant Soviet chess of the 60s. This chess set is called "Valdai" after the city where they were produced. Collectors also call them "Nobles" for their beauty and nobility.

It's beautiful in its simplicity, the graceful figures in the old Soviet style. Even if you do not play chess, and are not related to this intellectual sport, chess sets are always nice to have in your house as a kind of decoration for your apartment. Makes a fabulous gift for a chess lover. Condition: vintage condition with many traces of use. Please note that the black queen has a chip.

In addition, one white pawn has a chip, and the white knights are slightly different (this is not noticeable in the photo, but one of the horses has a slightly larger base diameter). Look carefully at the photo : 32 pcs. Chess board without letters and numbers 40 cm 40 cm (15.74 in15.74 in). King 8 cm (3.14 in). Pawn 4 cm (1.57 in).

The item "Valdai Nobles soviet chess set 60s Wooden Russian Vintage USSR antique" is in sale since Saturday, July 10, 2021. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Games\Chess\Vintage Chess". The seller is "truenixie" and is located in Kiev. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
2. Custom Bundle: No
3. Material: Plastic
4. California Prop 65 Warning: no
5. Year: 1960
6. Color: Multi-Color
7. Age Level: 17 Years & Up
8. Brand: Unbranded
9. Recommended Age Range: 17 Years & Up