Quilled Chess Set
This original, functional chess set is made entirely from coiled discs of paper, highlighted with 23-carat gold, and coated with a protective varnish. The pieces range from two inches to three inches high, with a one inch diameter at the base. The set comes in a fitted box with spare pawns. This chess set was part of an exhibit on contemporary gilding at the Newark Art Museum, NJ.
Cost, including box: $450+ $18 s/h