1962 Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Set Mid Century Modern by ALCOA
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1962 Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Set Mid Century Modern by ALCOA:
$685.00
This sale is for a Vintage 1962 Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Set Mid Century Modern by ALCOA.
Set is complete with original board, chess pieces, display case and cover.History:Set was commissioned in 1962 by ALCOA to designer-craftsman Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of “Austin Enterprises” and the advertising agency of Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. The pieces are modern in form-the Queen represented by a crown, the bishop is a cross, the knight is a shield and the King, is the symbol of ALCOA.Measurements:
- The tallest pieces are approx. 5\".
- Shortest is approx. 3 3/4\"
- The board is approx 19x19\"
- Display case is approx. 30 3/4 x 6 x 2 1/2\"