S200: Rare Vintage 1972 Limited addition "SPASSKY-FISCHER" sterling silver and silver gilt chess set ,
by Cy Endfield.
The sets design was commissioned by F.I.D.E. to commemorate the Chess World Championship of 1972 between Fischer & Spassky in Reyjkavik Iceland.
Sold in a limited edition of 650 sets, comes with original board and fitted leather case.
The pieces interlock to form two cylinders, maker's mark "C. E", London, 1972, the king is 4cm high, the pawn 2cm high.
Folding Leather and silver board, end of cylinders fully stamped with London silver sterling hallmarks
The director of the film, Zulu designed this chess set,design of the pawns was attributed by Cy Endfield to the sculptor, Charles Perry.
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