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Modernist Minimalist Chess Set
$450List Price
About the Item
sizes vary: 1.75" to 3"h.
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- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Very Good.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1012268198648
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