SPECTACULAR, RARE Antique/Vintage Turkish Metal Bell Chess Set, Ancient Figural Silhouettes on Bells, Extremely Rare Set Made in Turkey, Silver vs. Bronze, 20th C possibly 1940s, 32 pieces!

~  Pieces in EXCELLENT condition for age!  Set comes as shown 32 PIECES ONLY. NO BOARD, NO BOX. 32 pieces included. No board or box. This set is in amazing condition for age. Clean. Patina left as found. Bell ringers show some rust and wear (see photo). Some wear with age. Darker Bronze set appears antiquated by design, but lighter bronze color shows through on some pieces. Patina is beautiful considering age. NO polish has been used. Natural imperfections by artist as handmade, hand-painted works of art. Imperfections as typical to metal as rough edges in making. Hard to capture coloring of pieces in photos. Please read listing and view pictures as this set sold as listed and shown with no returns.

~  BEAUTIFUL, RARE Turkish metal chess set for the collector! Truly one-of-a-kind, striking vintage set for the collector. Believed early mid 20th Century, possibly 1940s or earlier. A standout set for the collector. Uniquely stylized metal pieces. Handcrafted, hand-painted metal. Makes a beautiful antique display. Stylized figures modeled ancient reliefs. No queen in Turkish sets. Bishops as camels, knights as horses, rooks as elephants. Silhouette figures stand on little bells! Though in fine condition, this is an older TRUE VINTAGE SET NOT a recent reproduction. 32 works of fine, highly collectible art. (We are a trusted Top Rated Plus eBay Seller and have sold high-end vintage chess sets, Murano art glass, MCM Italian pottery, and antique porcelain to satisfied customers worldwide.)

~  SIZES:  Note: as handmade works of art, heights may vary slightly between pieces. King: 2 3/4" - 2 5/8" h; 1 1/8" wide inside bell opening; Queen: 2 3/8" h., 1" bell opening; Bishop: (camels) 2 1/4" h; Knight: (horses): 1 7/8"; Rook (elephants) 2" h; Pawn 1 5/8" h. All measurements approximate.

~  BEAUTIFUL, RARE chess set for the collector! Exquisite display and addition to any collection or decor.

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