Soviet Set - 50s - Lacquered

I have never been a fan of lacquered sets but felt compelled to acquire this Soviet set when I saw it. It is not the traditional red of the red and black Soviet sets but, rather, terracotta colored. A little unusual but not a problem.

According to the vendor the set is original and not restored. Whether or not that is true, I cannot say. Nonetheless it is in excellent shape.

The Kings stand at 3.25 inches making it on the smaller side.

The line up:

And with their Black counterparts:

Almost forgot the rooks -

And the pawns.

Not a tournament set but overall, pretty. Thanks.

Nice! How much did it cost?

Gorgeous, Up. And great pics. Looks like it was refinished.

Now, now, cghori. But let's say I am on a budget. 

It does, cgrau, it does. Makes me curious to know what an original looks like. A darker red would have been nice.

Quite an unusual shade. 

Nice acquistion UpcountryRain, thanks for sharing 

Thanks, goodknightmike.

It is. When the light hits it, the terracotta comes out and the black turns to a dark charcoal gray. 

I just turned around to look at it in ordinary lighting and it's gorgeous. (Though I don't think I'll be picking up another lacquered set anytime soon.)

very nice!

Thanks, cageyOne.

That looks gorgeous in photos. I can only imagine how stunning it would be in person. And when you mentioned that black turning to charcoal gray, that sounds impressive.