| Description: | Alcomex 1965 Aluminum Chess Set. Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E. Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by Alcomex S.A. Aluminum Company. Alcomex was partially owned by Alcoa, who in 1962 introduced the legendary aluminum set in a long wooden box, which was inspired as a model for this set. The pieces were cut from extruded aluminum bars and range in height from 3.25" tall for the Pawns to over 5" Kings. The light side pieces are in natural aluminum while the dark pieces are gold plated/coated on all facets, including the underside of the bases which are unmarked. The pieces are presented in a specially designed cardboard box approx. 13" x 8.5" x 2 3/4", containing two level trays. The box is inscribed in Apanish on the inside: ALCOMEX, S.A.
Inaguracion de la Prensa de extusita
de 2,500 Ions., el 24 de Agosta de 1965,
en el Fraccionamiento Industrial "la
Presa", Edo. de Mexico.
Rare, unique Aluminum Chess Set from the 1960s. This retro set is a must for the mid-century enthusiast. The set was also available in black coating/colors for the dark pieces and in other custom packages such as wood and faux leather. For sale. |
