{"product_id":"1973-crescent-medieval-chessmen-no-18-original-box-james-bond-connection","title":"1973 Crescent Medieval Chessmen No. 18 – Original Box \u0026 James Bond Connection","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVintage Crescent Medieval Chessmen No. 18 – As Seen in James Bond's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spy Who Loved Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of British chess history with an unexpected connection to James Bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England in the 1970s, these distinctive Crescent Medieval Chessmen feature beautifully detailed figures inspired by medieval knights, kings and queens. The contrasting black and ivory-coloured pieces come in their original red presentation box with gold lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes them particularly interesting is their appearance in the opening sequence of the 1977 James Bond film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spy Who Loved Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where sailors aboard HMS Ranger are seen playing chess using this very design of chessmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual vintage find for chess enthusiasts, James Bond fans or anyone who appreciates a gift with a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially lovely detail is the original Crescent Toy Company packing slip still attached inside the lid. Dated 13 December 1973, it identifies the manufacturer as The Crescent Toy Co. Ltd. of Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire. It's a small piece of history that has survived with the set for more than half a century, adding to its charm and collectability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe King is 2.6 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Crescent, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Medieval Chessmen No. 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Moulded plastic with weighted bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete set of 32 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal red Crescent box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition for their age, with some wear to the original box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wooden chessboard shown in the photographs is for display purposes only and is not included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Chess Forum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58439499383166,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_9623_2.jpg?v=1794401200","url":"https:\/\/cambridgechessforum.com\/products\/1973-crescent-medieval-chessmen-no-18-original-box-james-bond-connection","provider":"Cambridge Chess Forum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}