#Mid century modern chess set aluminum free#
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The game of chess is associated with intelligence and problem solving. The designs subtract the typical symbols of chess pieces to simple forms, i.e., the Queen is represented by a crown, the bishop is a cross, the knight is a shield and the King, is fittingly, the symbol of ALCOA. They appear the same untainted color in the box but as you remove the pieces from it's holder the opposing pieces bare a black tint on the sides. The pieces range in size from 4 7/8" for the King down to almost 3" for the pawns.
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In 1962, Austin Cox designed these sleek pieces which were cut from aluminum bars and packaged in protected wood cases and blue plastic windows. of Austin Enterprises and the advertising agency Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. More The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) launched a marketing program to advance the selling of ALCOA aluminum products. The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) launched a marketing program to advance the selling of ALCOA aluminum products.