That's a very nice Chess set with a rich History , must be sad to let it go !
OLYMPIC 1939 MAGISTRAL SET ON SALE.
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Beautful set Nahuel. I still love the ones I received from you ... 
Dec 7, 2020
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Thank you Pollochef and Ronbo. Interesting - I am intrigued by the background of chess and the provenance of pieces so, while I am not in the market for this set - I enjoyed this post. Further, it looks like I have another book to add to my Xmas reading list - noting Ronbo's photo. A silly question from a newbie to the game, if I may. The tall Rooks - are they ashtrays? Were they some form of ornament that were made in commemoration of tournaments? Again, I apologise if the question is daft.
@powderdigit, the tall rook is the “box” to store the pieces. Not a dumb question. It’s always better to admit when you don’t know something.
Dec 8, 2020
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@madmacsback, thank you for the response. I am a tad embarrassed that what I thought may be an ash tray is actually a lovely storage box! Alas, I learn something new every day...
hello everyone today i bring the "MAGISTRAL" ( ON SALE ) set from 1939 olympics in buenos aires, Poland and Germany battled for first place even as Germany invaded Poland. When Germany finally emerged the victor, no one applauded their team at the trophy ceremony. The English team left early, fearful of being stranded by U-boats and Kriegsmarine raiders like Graf Spee. The US never sent a team out of financial concerns. Many players stayed in South America rather than return home to a war-ravaged Europe. Many who did return died in the war. The set was manufactured in Argentina and is called the Magistral. It is made of an early plastic known as Fenolite. The set is heavily weighted and its kings are 90mm. This particular set may be have been a version sold to the public, as there is some evidence that the tournament sets were 95mm. It's shown here with Justin Corfield's magnificent history of the event that situated it within its historical context.
special thanks to chuck grau, for the cuotes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME. REGARDS!!
email: nahuelcrusta@gmail.com