Spotted on Ebay: 1962 Austin Enterprises Aluminum Modern Chess Set Eames
Link: 1962 Austin Enterprises Aluminum Modern Chess Set Eames - eBay (item 250398918580 end time Apr-06-09 12:48:13 PDT)Ultra Rare
1962 Austin Enterprises Modern Chess Set
Pieces Made Of Extruded Aluminum - Manufactured By Alcoa
Comes With Its Original Presentation Case
In Excellent Condition - Possibly Never Played
Ultra Rare 1962 Austin Enterprises Modern Chess Set. This set was designed by Austin Cox for Austin Enterprises. The pieces are made of Extruded Aluminum and manufactured by the Alcoa Aluminum Company. The pieces range in height from 3.75" (pawns) to 4.75" (Kings and Queens). The pieces on one side are in natural aluminum while the other side are black anodized on all their non-cut faces. All pieces have their bases stamped with “© 1962 Austin Enterprises”.