Charles Martel Chess Set by Richard Synek
Charles Martel Chess Set by Richard Synek
This chess set was designed by Richard L. Synek in 1965 and dedicated to Charles Martel (c. 688-741), Prince of the Franks who won the Battle of Tours, Oct 10-11, 732. AD  Comprised of a wooden box with a hammered antiqued copper playing board embossed with greek crosses and other geometricpatterns, affixed to lid with a brass latch opening to reveal a burgundy velvet lined fitted interior housing thirty-two  metal playing pieces with bronze and nickel plating to represent the contrasting sides. Playing pieces ranging in size from 2 in.to 4.125 in. tall. Each piece is signed  by the artist and dated 1965. This set is in very fine condition.
Height: Â 2.375 in. (6.03 cm)
Width: Â 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)
Depth: Â 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)
Chess set, originally designed by Richard L. Synek (American, d. 2014) and dedicated to Charles Martel (c. 688-741), Prince of the Franks who won the Battle of Tours, Oct 10-11, 732 AD. Comprised of a wooden box with hammered antique copper playing board embossed with greek crosses and other geometric patterns, affixed to lid with a brass latch opening to reveal a burgundy velvet lined fitted interior housing thirty-two metal playing pieces with bronze and nickel plating to represent the contrasting sides. Playing pieces ranging in size from 2 in. to 4.37 in. back signed and dated 1965 on the bottom.
Height: Â 2.375 in. (6.03 cm)”
Width : Â 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)
Depth: Â 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)
