Early/Recent American Chess Sets

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Most of the threads seem to focus on Russian and Soviet sets. Which are amazing, in terms of physical beauty and cultural history. There are also sets with European backgrounds. I'm curious about what type of sets were used in American history. Have there been any styles specific to the US? 

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Yes, there are some standouts but it seems to me the American style is not as cohesive between sets as European and soviet sets.  Here's a library-sized American Chess Company set circa 1900.  I'd say the most easily obtained American set that is a classic is the plastic Drueke Player's Choice.  You should check out Spanish, Argentinian, and Brazilian sets too!  Many sets from those countries exude a particular and unique style as well.



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I like that set. Is it rare? I just found a thread that includes the question I asked last night with some good information. 

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Thanks for posting that @beachero I wasn't aware of the American Chess Company. That's a nice looking set.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/333981229682?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=q93iJpOCor%252BShQEXxNZ0WRcv7LM%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

@sound67  

I ran across this auction earlier.  

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beachero wrote:

Yes, there are some standouts but it seems to me the American style is not as cohesive between sets as European and soviet sets.  Here's a library-sized American Chess Company set circa 1900.  I'd say the most easily obtained American set that is a classic is the plastic Drueke Player's Choice.  You should check out Spanish, Argentinian, and Brazilian sets too!  Many sets from those countries exude a particular and unique style as well.



@beachero...can you tell me more about your ACC chessmen?  Thanks.

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alleenkatze wrote:

@beachero...can you tell me more about your ACC chessmen?  Thanks.

 

Hi @alleenkatze, this one is a 2.75" king.  I have a couple others, I'll message you.

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beachero wrote:
alleenkatze wrote:

@beachero...can you tell me more about your ACC chessmen?  Thanks.

 

Hi @alleenkatze, this one is a 2.75" king.  I have a couple others, I'll message you.

Thanks beachero...beautiful example of what I've termed Pony Knights variation.

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For anyone interested Duncan Pohl's book, "Vintage Chessmen of the United States" is an invaluable reference.