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Vintage 1972 Wedgwood Collectors Society King & Queen Chess Pieces – Arnold MachinStriking pair of vintage Wedgwood King and Queen chess pieces crafted in solid Portland Blue jasperware and designed by noted British sculptor Arnold Machin.The highly detailed medieval-style figures depict the King and Queen seated on thrones, with architectural and heraldic decoration molded around the backs of the figures. These sculptural chess pieces were designed by Machin for Wedgwood and were later incorporated into Wedgwood’s impressive full jasper chess set.Both pieces bear the gold “The Wedgwood Collectors Society” mark and impressed WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, A.M. and 72 marks, dating this pair to 1972.Arnold Machin (1911–1999) was an important British sculptor and longtime Wedgwood designer. He is also particularly well known for creating the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on British definitive postage stamps. Christie’s has documented these same Wedgwood King and Queen models as designs by Machin. Approximate dimensions:
King: 5½” high
Queen: approximately 5¼” high
Base: approximately 1½” diameterCondition:
Very good vintage condition. The molded details remain crisp and the Portland Blue finish presents beautifully. Please review all photographs closely for condition and any minor age-related surface wear. No obvious chips, cracks or repairs are visible in the photographs.Made in England.A distinctive pair for a Wedgwood, jasperware, chess, British pottery, or Arnold Machin collection, and attractive enough to display as small sculptures even outside a chess collection.
