1966 Aluminum Chess Set and Display case -Dang Cool!

I would appreciate any input on who made this and an idea of value. They are marked on the bottom - AE 1966.
The display case is made to hang on a wall so the whole set then becomes "art."
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I can not be certain without seeing the actual chess pieces, but I think this set was produced by Austin Enterprises. The company is still in business today. They specialise in table sculptures. I have several Austin pieces from the 60's and 70's, they are of a figural-abstract style.

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That's it!
Thanks Podboy!
Imagine that this sat at my local Goodwill store for 3 weeks in the showcase - waiting for me to see it and pay the $12.99 to buy it.....
Thanks again!

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Ooooops! I have since seen an identical set which was manufactured by ALCOA Enterprises.
I do remember seeing a 'modernist' chess set produced by Austin Productions. However, the chess set in your photo was manufactured by ALCOA Enterprises.

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The Chess set was designed by my father. It was one of two sets. I have the first set designed in 1963. They were produced up to 1975. Alcoa was the supplier of extruded Aluminum.

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To clarify. Alcoa enterprises does not exist. It is stamped AE 1966 for Austin Enterprises, Wadsworth Ohio. Austin Cox is the designer. His company is no longer operating.

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Wendy Nastasi

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Jon, I have recently acquired one of your father's chess sets from my father's estate. I played with it as a child and have always loved. I was wondering if you can tell me anything more about it. THanks Wendy

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Hi there, I once I had set just like these pieces but slightly larger (I think). They were housed in a very similar wood case with the blue lid, except there were two, one for each player. They were stolen from me, and I would really like to replace them. If anyone knows where I can buy a set, I would really appreciate the tip.
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Hello,
I have one of these chess sets as well. I was also wondering what the value of it is.
Thanks so much!
Melissa

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Wendy Nastasi

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I saw one for auction in Germany to be auctioned off October 6, 2008 and the opening bid was set to be 1850 euro. I just googled the Austin Cox chess and found it, I think.

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In that case I need to find a thrift store that has one for $12.99.

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Thank you for the info Wendy. I actually just sold mine. I sold it for $480.00 on ebay. I had a lot of people watching it so I figured that 1. the market would tell me what the price was worth since so many people were watching and 2. I figured that a lot of people were just curious as to what it WOULD go for. Anyway, I hope that the person that bought it enjoys it. It has never ever been used.

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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Cox:
The Chess set was designed by my father. It was one of two sets. I have the first set designed in 1963. They were produced up to 1975. Alcoa was the supplier of extruded Aluminum.

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quote:
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Originally posted by Jon Cox:
The Chess set was designed by my father. It was one of two sets. I have the first set designed in 1963. They were produced up to 1975. Alcoa was the supplier of extruded Aluminum.

first post, I have chess set stamped 1962 austin enterprises copyright dated. was wondering if this was date produced or how do you tell man. date. I might have set Jon Cox was talking about, it has been hanging on my wall for years, was a gift

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