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    Posted 9 years ago

    dashbaugh98
    (3 items)

    This is a mystery chess set. Unknown origin. Seeking information and value.

    The first set without the chess board is the one I own. The next with the copper chess board s an alternate image I found for reference. The third came up doing a search for Cycladic chess sets. You can see the variation in styles between these sets.

    There was a similar set on eBay which the owner thought was made somewhere in Greece in the early 70s. However, I am not sure if the sets are completely related, or if they are, this one appears earlier. It is all brass, whereas the later sets are mixed brass and copper (I presume to save money on mfg costs). I expect this one to be an earlier vintage however am struggling to gain information.

    Keywords/Phrases:
    Cycladic Chess
    Isle of Euboea Chess

    Any useful and concrete information would be appreciated.

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    1. dashbaugh98, 9 years ago
      I just noticed that the picture on the right, set on the marble board, the inscription on the rook says "Hand Made Greece". Maybe that will help.
    2. dashbaugh98, 9 years ago
      It seems the style is certainly Cycladic. Now I am trying to determine origin and vintage.

      References:
      1) http://www.cycladic.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=1&clang=1

      2) http://www.artic.edu/aic/resources/resource/2649
    3. dashbaugh98, 9 years ago
      I also just realized, the set I have has a round foot print like the handmade set. The other set, suspected to be a production set by possibly Monopoulos in Greece, has square bases. However, this is all speculation on my part. They both could be hand made, however, seeing the set with the square feet on a board that is of Monopoulos style leads me to believe the latter, square foot, is a production / knock off set. I suspect mine is the real thing, hand made on or near the Isle of Keros (Isle of Euboea).
    4. Dionysiakat, 9 years ago
      Hello my friend this is manopoulos chess Cycladic !! I am working for this company and I asked the owner . There are some small differences in new ones but it is certainly ours! http://Www. Manopoulos.com
    5. Dionysiakat, 9 years ago
      Both are hand made
    6. dashbaugh98, 9 years ago
      Hi Dionysiakat, Thank you for the information. Can you show me a link on the new site to the set. I could not find it. I want to compare the two. What year is this older set, would you know? Thanks! Doug
    7. Dionysiakat, 9 years ago
      our new site is under construction , I could send you photos if you want
    8. Dionysiakat, 9 years ago
      We are producing this model for 20 years !
    9. dashbaugh98, 9 years ago
      Photos would be nice. If you can tell me what year this set was made, I would appreciate it. My email address is doug.ashbaugh@outlook.com ty
    10. SquireM, 9 years ago
      Dionysiakat, I tried to contact Manopoulos through the website but haven't heard anything back after several weeks. What is the best way to get more information (photos, price and shipping) on this set?
    11. Dionysiakat, 9 years ago
      Sales@manopoulos.com

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