Item Specifics

* Brand: Studio Anne Carlton (SAC)

* Game Title: World Political Chess Pieces

* Year: Mid-1970s (First Edition)

* Material: Heavy Crushed Stone Resin

* Theme: Cold War Political Satire / Caricature

* Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

* Sculptor: John Letts

* Cartoonist: Keith Lee

* Condition: Used (Vintage)

Board is 60x60cm

# Description

Up for auction/sale is a highly collectible, first-edition variant of the famous "World Political Chess Pieces" set manufactured by Studio Anne Carlton (SAC) in the mid-1970s.

Unlike later 1980s variants, this rare, early edition captures a unique 1974 détente-era snapshot of global politics, featuring highly detailed satirical caricatures sculpted by John Letts and illustrated by Keith Lee.

## Key Features & Roster:

* **The Kings**: President Gerald Ford (West) vs. Soviet Communist Party Leader Leonid Brezhnev (East).

* **The Bishops**: Pope Paul VI vs. Chairman Mao Zedong.

* **The Rooks/Castles**: US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger leads the fortifications for the West, matched by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat for the East.

* **The Queens**: Featuring unique contemporary icons like Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut ("The People's Ideal").

* **The 16 Unique Satirical Pawns**: A complete "Global Summit" of unique world leader caricatures shared between the teams, including Harold Wilson, King Juan Carlos, Pierre Trudeau, Emperor Hirohito, General Idi Amin, Archbishop Makarios, Marshal Tito, Jomo Kenyatta, Fidel Castro, Crown Prince Fahd, Yasser Arafat, Ian Smith, John Vorster, Indira Gandhi, and Ho Chi Minh.

## What is Included:

1. **Complete 32-Piece Set**: Full army in contrasting natural cream and deep cinnabar red stone resin.

2. **Matching Presentation Board**: Vintage heavy wood/composite chessboard with an ornately carved traditional matching border.

3. **Original Identity Leaflet**: The rare, original paper pamphlet tracking the historical rosters, satirical captions, and artist credits (essential for provenance).

## Condition:

The set is in beautiful vintage condition. The resin pieces retain sharp details with excellent weight. The board shows typical light age-related wear but displays beautifully. The original paper leaflet is intact with some age-toning and creases as pictured. Please review the high-resolution close-up photos for exact cosmetic condition.