A silver, silver-gilt and turquoise chess set, probably Israeli, mid 20th century

each of filigreed baluster form with turquoise finials, the knights formed as horse heads set with turquoise eyes

some pieces with minor splitting at seams, one gilt pawn with dented base, wood board with scratches from use, otherwise good condition
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Beginning in the early 18th century, Yemen craftsmen made chess sets from woven wire. This craft is popular in Israel, where modern versions of the earlier Yemini sets are still made. The modern sets are often studded with semi-precious stones. For a similar chess set, see A.E.J. Mackett-Beeson, Chessmen, 1967, p. 55.