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Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962
$1,600List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1962
- Condition:Very good. Light wear to case. Light spotting to chess board.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U10092080481249
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