Featured VINTAGE MAYAN vs CONQUISTADORS CHESS SET - MADE OF STONE? MALACHITE?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this chess set yesterday; when I picked it up I was shocked at how heavy it is - it has to weigh over 20 pounds!
    Researching it I found it is a Mayans vs Conquistadors chess set & I think they pieces are made of malachite - except I haven't been able to find another with red pieces? I have found them with green and black, but that's all.
    Are these made of malachite? If not then what?
    Thank you!
    PS - If these sell on eBay instead of local, the shipping cost is going to be something else with that weight!

    CHESS SET 1AAAA.JPG CHESS SET 1BAA.JPG CHESS SET 1CAA.JPG CHESS SET 2A_AA.JPG CHESS SET 2A_AAA.JPG CHESS SET 2AAAA.JPG CHESS SET 3A_AA.JPG CHESS SET 3A_AAAAA.JPG CHESS SET 3BAAA.JPG CHESS SET 8AA.JPG
     
    journeymagazine, Jan 21, 2021
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I don't see any malachite, journey. It is stone chip in resin.
    Malachite is a green semi-precious stone.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 21, 2021
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  3. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Resin frit bits everywhere, check out horses nether regions and one of them has lost an ear.
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    It's a handsome set. I think of this stuff as mid-century.

    (So many different themes for chess set: my favorite was capitalists vs communists)
     
    moreotherstuff, Jan 21, 2021
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very nicely put.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 21, 2021
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I'd think much more recent. Earlier Mexican chess sets were onyx.

    Debora
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't be surprised if they were still making these.
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  9. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    gawd are those ugly..........:yuck:
     
    komokwa, Jan 21, 2021
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  11. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks - stone chips in resin - got it; and if not that old still an unusual color at least!
     
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  12. Chess Boards

    Chess Boards Chess Fanatic

    very cool - if you want some more info on mayan chess sets go and visit my website ;)
     
    Last edited: Dec 23, 2021
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  13. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Sold already but thanks!
     
    journeymagazine, Dec 23, 2021
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  14. Chess Boards

    Chess Boards Chess Fanatic

    how much for if you do not mind asking?
     
    Chess Boards, Jan 6, 2022
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  15. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Don't remember honestly - I'm thinking $50?
     
    journeymagazine, Jan 6, 2022
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