| Description: | 1970 Alcoa Aluminum "Alice in Wonderland" Chess Set. The chess pieces represent characters from "Alice in Wonderland" in design authentic to the original "Through the Looking Glass" book by Lewis Carroll. Manufactured by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). The pieces are nested in a custom made, Walnut, presentation box approx. 20" x 20" lined with red and positioned around a reprint of a chess book by Reuben Fine titled "Before You Make the Next Move ask Alcoa" and marked with the Alcoa logo. Also included an original 19" x 19" aluminum board with 2" squares, mounted on a wooden base and an original two-sided poster board, designed by George S Gaadt, with Alice and background of the set story. The other describes the Alcoa company, its superior aluminum products and invites customers-prospects to attend free symposiums-presentations on products and services. The large chess pieces range in height from 2" tall for the Pawns to 4.25" Kings. The light pieces are in natural while the dark pieces are darkened aluminum. |
