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My Chess Set (well nearly)

mbilko (Elite) posted this on Thursday, 16th June 2022, 11:31

So I have always wanted a really nice chess set, to be honest more for displaying than anything else as I am crap and dont really have anyone to play against to improve now that I have time, anyway over on the silver forum where I spend a lot of my time when I'm not here since I started seriously collecting gold and silver coins backyard bullion and I discussed getting one made in silver on a kind of Subscription model as silver isn't cheap.After considering it I pulled the plug and ordered it, now I have just received the board, with storage and full 1st set of pawns and thought I would share it with you guys :)







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alfie noakes (Elite) posted this on Thursday, 16th June 2022, 15:15

To get yourself motivated to play you should watch The Queen's Gambit (assuming you haven't already).

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RJS (undefined) posted this on Friday, 17th June 2022, 08:42

I do love a beautiful chess set, and this looks like one!


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sj (Elite) posted this on Friday, 17th June 2022, 10:08

I was confused when I first read this as you said 'pulled the plug' on it but then there were pictures.  Pulling the plug to me means you decided against it - as opposed to maybe 'bite the bullet'?
What are they actually made of - solid silver? 😮
What will the other pieces be made from?

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alfie noakes (Elite) posted this on Friday, 17th June 2022, 10:12

Quote:
sj says...
"What are they actually made of - solid silver?"

I hope they're properly hallmarked if so.

[VIDEO] RE: My Chess Set (well nearly)

mbilko (Elite) posted this on Friday, 17th June 2022, 10:27

the whole set is a fully hallmarked solid silver set hence the Subscription model as I couldn't afford the full price in one go, am actually ahead of the schedule I set myself so far which would take me almost 3 years hence the reason I got the board delivered with the 1st pawn set as looking at it makes me want to get it finished all the quicker, backyard bullion has done a video when he posts it ill link it in here, in the meantime this is his extraordinary polished silver pyramid and the overhead shot on the grass took my breath away :)

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[VIDEO] RE:My Chess Set (well nearly)

mbilko (Elite) posted this on Sunday, 19th June 2022, 17:06

Backyard Bullion just put up his video, incredible really and can't wait to get it bought and paid for

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sj (Elite) posted this on Sunday, 19th June 2022, 17:51

So is that your set or someone's else's commission?
Looks top, top quality.
Would love to see a video of them making a piece or two...
As an engineer I so appreciate the precision of those moldings too. 👌

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RE: [VIDEO] My Chess Set (well nearly)

mbilko (Elite) posted this on Sunday, 19th June 2022, 18:18

That's my set, I was going to get the black pawns next but I have changed my mind and am desperate to see the finished set so next will pay for the king and bishop and go on from there then go for the others and move onto the blacks

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Snaps (Elite) posted this on Sunday, 19th June 2022, 20:18

Rough back of envelope calculation I think I'd be pawning a few things if I wanted a set like that.
Don't think I'm being picky but watching that video some of the pieces seem a bit wobbly when placed on the board?

I may have another go at teaching myself the game.
I know which direction the pieces go but that's not playing the game in any more than a draughts level.

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