r/chessporn • u/HereForMooreInfo • 15d ago

Wooden Set identification Help

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This set was found at my grandmothers house and we’re trying to figure out how old it is. I saw one knight that looked similar from the 1920’s, but my my mom thinks they’re from the 60’s. The box pictured has no other intact labels. Any ideas? I can add more pictures if needed

** IDENTIFIED. Thank you!**

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u/dustydeath 14d ago

I'd guess a vintage Lardy (French chess set manufacturer). The knights look right. 

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u/HereForMooreInfo 14d ago

I think you’re correct! I found a listing for a 1940’s set with the exact same box! Thanks! 

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u/BackToTheBasic 6d ago

Lardy. I agree with your Mom, 1960s.

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u/Machobots 14d ago

Looks like it was made in Sant Pere de Torelló, Catalonia.

Very similar to the "pulido" boxwood set. 

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u/dustydeath 14d ago

Really? The knights look a little like indajesa-style Spanish knights but the queens are very different and the box says "made in France"?  

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u/Machobots 14d ago

I mean that they look similar.