Lot 450: Renaissance Chessmen Set By E.S. Lowe In Original Case
April Vintage Estate Auction: Murano, Roseville & Silver Age Comics · Sold
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- April Vintage Estate Auction: Murano, Roseville & Silver Age Comics
- Lot Number
- 450
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 29
- Closed
- 4/23/26 8:01 PM PT
Description
A Renaissance Chessmen set by E.S. Lowe, with weighted plastic chess pieces in a green felt-lined case. Produced in the mid-20th century, these sets include the "Drueke's Chess Primer" instructional booklet. Made by E.S. Lowe, a prominent American game company known for vintage chess and tournament sets. The "Renaissance Chessmen" series features figural pieces molded from plastic to resemble hand-carved ivory or bone. The pieces are heavily weighted and felted on the bottom for stability during play. They were frequently sold in presentation cases with green felt lining and individual slots for each piece 2.5"H x 14"W x 16"L Good condition.