.jpg?w=1)
CHESS SETS FROM THE COLLECTION OF GARETH WILLIAMS
Gareth Williams is one of the most well-known and respected figures in the chess world. He first became interested in chess when he was introduced to the game at school and as he grew older developed his interest to include the history of chess and the cultures that influenced the designs of the sets.
An experienced tournament and club player in the United Kingdom, his enthusisism for the game led him to become one of the founder members of Chess Collectors International and later Vice Presdient of the organisation in 1984.
Gareth has helped organise a number of exhibitions of chess sets, including shows at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum as wellas being Exhibits Co-ordinator of the 1986 World Chess Championship between Karpov and Kasparov held in London.
He has written extensively about chess to introduce the game to a young audience and in 2000 published Master Pieces which discusses in detail the most influential chess sets in the history of the game across cultures and continents of what he considers "the greatest game in existence". A number of the sets featured in this book are included in this sale giving collectors and chess enthusiasts the chance to own a chess set from Gareth's personal collection.
A GROUP OF NINE OF GARETH WILLIAMS' CHESS TOURNAMENT CLOCKS
SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Details
A GROUP OF NINE OF GARETH WILLIAMS' CHESS TOURNAMENT CLOCKS
SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Various materials and makers
The largest -- 6 in. (15 cm.) high; 10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide
SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Various materials and makers
The largest -- 6 in. (15 cm.) high; 10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.