Overview of Glass Chess Sets
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by Thomas Morva
The first glass chess pieces were made in the ninth
century in what was then known as the Islamic Empire.
The first glass chess pieces in their modern forms
were made in Italy in the 19th century. It is most
likely that these early glass chess sets were used
for decoration rather than play.
Many famous glass companies made decorative glass
chess sets through the twentieth century. Glass chess
sets now come in many forms and have become a popular
medium for artists to demonstrate their talents, from
creating traditional chess pieces to pieces representing
the buildings in the New York City skyline. Glass
chess sets can also come with a variety of chessboards.
Some of the chessboards are made of traditional wood,
while others are made of glass or have a mirror finish.
The glass chess sets with mirror chessboards can look
particularly stunning. Some of the wooden boards have
storage compartments under the board where the glass
pieces can be stowed. The glass used to build these
chess sets varies greatly. Some are made of fragile,
hollow blown glass while others are constructed with
more durable solid glass. Frosted glass is good because
it comes in a wide variety of colors, including white,
blue, black, and red.
Clear glass chess pieces make excellent decoration
and are good for play when coupled with pieces of
a different color. For people who want to play a more
raucous game of chess, shot glass chess sets are available.
Each chess piece has a shot glass built into it. These
sets come with instructions for variations on the
normal rules of chess. Opponents have to drink whatever
type of liquor is contained in the shot glass portion
when their piece is taken by the opponent. Although
glass chess sets started off as decorative pieces
of art, many of them are used for play now. Different
types of glass in different colors can give the game
a unique look.
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