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Model no 455, designed in the 1920s. Natural patinated pewter, gilt pewter. Stamped with manufacturer mark and dated 'I8' (=1935). Later example available, ref. 2205082. Chess board: h. 2 cm, w. 31 cm, d. 31 cm Pieces: h. 2-7 cm Exhibition: Paris, ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes’, 1925, Executed in ebony and ivory. Stockholm, ‘Stockholm Exhibition’, 1930, Executed in pewter and partially gilded. History: This chess game was designed by Marie-Lousie Idestam-Blomberg in the 1920s. It was displayed during the Paris Exhibition 1925; after which Svenskt Tenn took over the production rights. The set shown at the Paris exhibition was made in ebony and ivory. Literature: Hald, Arthur, Skawonius, Sven Erik, ‘Nyttokonst’, 1951, p.41. Hedqvist, Hedvig, Jacobson, Rikard, von Gerber, Jan, ‘Modernt Svenskt Tenn’, Atlantis (Sweden) 2004), p.37, p.40. Ivanov, Gunnela, ‘Swedish Grace’, Kaunitz-Olsson (Sweden) 2022, p.404-405. Catalgoue, ‘Firma Svenskt Tenn’, 1931, np. Magazine, ‘Boet’, 1935, p.93, p.100.