Chess set

By pirateprincess, 17 July, 2014
Description

This chess set is metal.  Half of the set is gold and the other half is pewter (?).  The kings and queens are 2 1/2 inches tall.  The pawns are 1 3/4 inches tall.  A magnet sticks to nothing.  I have never seen a set like this.  Any ideas?

Category
Other
Medium
One half the set appears to be gold, the other half appears to be pewter.
Distinguishing marks
I could not find a makers mark anywhere.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Kings and queens are 2 1/2 inches tall. Pawns are 1 3/4 inches tall.
Date Period
No idea.
History
The contents of an estate of a deceased person were donated to a Catholic Charity store in Dallas, TX. The clerk knew that I was interested in peculiar items and held it for me to purchase, which I did.
Price Paid (If known)
$20.00 at a charity store.
For Sale?
Yes
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