Yes it's 3.5" (size 5) and CH is for beech box. The usual label you see is 8|5 which is brown stained. Unfortunately the seller doesn't know. It's been in the family forever.
Lardy appreciation thread.
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Sep 21, 2021
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The only "Slinky" I remember is the springy things that would be fun to move back and forth in the hand and flop/walk down the stairs....Usually lasted me 2 weeks,before the springs would get messed up......Then,it was on to Magic 8 Balls and Duncan Yo-Yo's.
Lol yeah that stairs springs...I quickly lose my interest as it's tiring walking up the stairs after few time.
Sep 22, 2021
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#105
Stairmaster is in your future.....I do 15 miles a week,to slow the effects of old age.-
Sep 22, 2021
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#106
MCH818 wrote:
magictwanger wrote:
The only "Slinky" I remember is the springy things that would be fun to move back and forth in the hand and flop/walk down the stairs....Usually lasted me 2 weeks,before the springs would get messed up......Then,it was on to Magic 8 Balls and Duncan Yo-Yo's.
Duncan yo-yo's! Those were so much fun. I could do a few tricks and that was it.
My most-impressive tricks were bashing the top of my foot or clonking myself in the forehead - shoulda focused on chess instead! 
This 3.75" King, French Lardy set arrived during the holidays. Original, dull, matte finish. Judging by the sharp, crispness of the carving, it looks like unused condition. Nice tight corner joints, hinges and latch on the box.
I would give it 90% condition. Which is great considering it's a Lardy. Hah! Definitely one of the better condition ones I've seen and handled. VERY VERY slight leans to the Queen and Bishop. But you have to be looking for it to notice.
55mm (2.165in) square board.
May 27, 2022
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#109
Lardy 4 incher. Found in Japan of all places. No noticeable leans - in fact, I'd say it's likely never been used. Found it with the board all in the original aged plastic wrapping.
May 27, 2022
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#110
You scored a super set of pieces...Hope you get much pleasure from that gem.
in the match for the title of world champion 1981 Karpov Korchnoi (Merano, Italy) Played with Lardy's chess pieces. Pay attention to the knights in the photo. It's the Lardy Knights! Also at the highest level, Lardy's chess pieces were played at the 1974 Chess Olympiad France (Lardy 1974 Chess Set), and the 1982 Chess Olympiad Switzerland (Lardy 1982 Chess Set).
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Aug 20, 2022
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#112
Does anyone know how much one should expect to pay for a 3.75 inch Lardy set? I mean, what is a reasonable price? Thanks.
Depends on the set, there is such a wide range of age, subtlety of design, and condition that people may put value on. I assume you are talking about the Tetes fines sets. I would say $75-$200. $125-$200 for nicer sets is more typical. A few of the old sets might get $250-$300. The best way to look is search ebay for 3.75 Lardy, and filter for sold listings.
A question for everyone who loves Lardy sets:
If I were to make a new Lardy, would it be sacrilege to make the pawns have round heads instead of elliptical heads? I ask because I'm making a Lardy myself, and am questioning how to shape the pawns.
Thanks!
I personally never respect the original design so I can get my own and this is because sometimes I don't Like some pieces or it is easier to make them my way. For the chavet I'm close to finish I've make four versions of the pawns.
SquidDr wrote:
I've owned a lot of nice chess sets. Some of them have been real gems. But when it comes down to it, I am increasingly convinced that nothing beats a good lardy set with 3.75" or 4" kings. Really.
For example, I have a House of Stuanton set that originally cost $800. Is the carving more refined? Sure it is. Better quality wood? absolutely. The knights are drop dead gorgeous and sculptural, but that doesn't make them good to play with. I played a game against my brother last night and I couldn't stop looking at the knight's nostrils. Big gaping holes in his snout that were so distracting that I had trouble focusing on the game. I mean seriously, these things cast their own shadows. An insect could lays its eggs in there and they'd be safe.
Lardy knights are simple perfection. It's as if they figured out the best looking functional design that could be made with the least # of cuts. I appreciate that.
They aren't so precious that you have to worry about them or leave them in a glass case. It's not a chess set if you don't actually play with it! A lardy set is one to take to the bar (when going out to a bar was a thing people did).
They aren't so rare that you can't replace a dog-chewed pawn. And recently, i made the mistake of selling my favorite lardy set due to some covid-induced financial strain, but when I realized what I had done, I quickly found another 3.75" set for a song. All was well again.
They aren't pretentious in any way, shape or form. They aren't "triple" or "quadruple" weighted. They are just weighted, and correctly.
They proportions are spot on, too. My only gripe? The pawn tops are never actually circles, but that's never gotten in my way before. Not like some of the doofy designs I've seen from all the major chess brands today.
So here's to you Lardy. I'm pretty sure that you'll always just be my go-to.
I totally agree! Your set is prety nice! 
Very nice!!
@Powderdigit you have refurbished the chessboard yourself?
Apr 14, 2023
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#120
Hi Jouss…,
Yes, I refurbished it albeit - not too successfully! The trials and tribulations of my restorations can be found here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/antique-table-in-an-amateurs-hands-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly
😊
Nice set. Do you have any idea what year it was made? What is the King height? Thanks. The answers might be on the labels but I cant interpret the coding.