Description
Primitive Handmade Tinwork American Folk Art Chessmen and Chessboard.
Offered here is a set of Primitive American Folk Art Chessmen, a handcrafted chess set made in the USA from soldered tin. Every piece is cut, shaped, and carefully soldered by hand, giving it that unmistakable primitive folk art character you just don’t find in factory-made sets. The coordinated handmade inlaid wooden chessboard shown in the gallery is part of the ensemble.
The King measures a solid 4 inches tall by 1-1/2 inches in diameter, with faded burgundy base pads. The accompanying handcrafted chessboard measures 16″ square with 2″ maple and stained pine squares. The rest of the army follows the same backwoods style with that weathered tin finish and visible solder lines that punctuate authentic American folk art charm.
Made from repurposed tin with simple, bold forms, this set feels like something a clever backwoods tinsmith or garage artist would have hammered out years ago. It has that rustic charm – rugged, substantial, and full of character. These Primitive American Folk Art chessmen are a great find that folk art connoisseur hunting for something truly original. this one-of-a-kind, hand soldered. set is nearly indestructible. The hand-crafted chessboard is robust and designed to properly display the chess pieces. Unlike most hand-made folk art chess sets, this is one design that you can actually play with. The handmade coordinating chessboard shown is included in this sale.
