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589 - Austin COX (1924–2015). Chess set. Aluminum. Teak. USA. Circa 1962. The smallest chess piece is approx. 10 cm, and the largest is 12 cm. Aluminum. Modern-style pieces depicting soldiers, a king, and a queen. Complete set. Manufactured by Austin Enterprises, USA. Comes in an original teakwood box (approx. 6 cm x 78 cm x 15 cm). Signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. The chessboard is not part of the auction but is shown for illustrative purposes only. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Mid-Century
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Austin COX (1924–2015). Chess set. Aluminum. Teak. USA. Circa 1962. The smallest chess piece is approx. 10 cm, and the largest is 12 cm. Aluminum. Modern-style pieces depicting soldiers, a king, and a queen. Complete set. Manufactured by Austin Enterprises, USA. Comes in an original teakwood box (approx. 6 cm x 78 cm x 15 cm). Signs of wear due to age. See photos for condition. The chessboard is not part of the auction but is shown for illustrative purposes only. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Mid-Century Provenance: Part 1 from the private collection / estate of Dr. Thomas Thomsen, Honorary President of “Chess Collectors International” and passionate collector of historical and artistically crafted chess sets, Hesse.
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Grand Fall Auction 2026 | Fine Art, Antiques & Design—Paintings, Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Chess Sets, Porcelain, Sculptures & RugsAuction house
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