Henri Chavet Guide

@WalterBiensur
I am hoping that this set 'LeTanneur' fits your Chavet family description.
I am hoping that it is interesting to you as thanks for all the work you've put into your love of Chavet.
I was lucky to get this as my first glass eyed knight set.
I will take better photos if you wish.

Merci ! That's right: a 253/8 from Chavet ;-)

The functioning of the cooperative would still deserve some research and explanations. The organization of work around chess sets in Dortan is really particular. But there is no doubt about the origin of your set.

Thank you!
I confirm that the set is indeed from Chavet (size 3-4), made in the 70s.

Le Tanneur is more of a manufacturer of travel luggage, including toiletry bags, renowned in leather goods and therefore offered leather boxes with Chavet sets. It still exists.

Other distributors, such as Rachez, did the same thing but with less luxury (cardboard assembly, red background).

@WalterBiensur

I just wanted to check with you if this queen has the water drop effect of pre 70's Chavet? The rooks look a bit tapered. Or is that kings cross not the right look? I cannot tell if it's Lardy or Chavet. I can also ask seller for better pics. 
I'll delete post it if it's Lardy.

It reminds me a lot of the "old queens" (60-70) size 5 ;-) I have a few of them

Thank you so much for your help again. I cannot help but feel a warm fuzzy pride that I picked that Chavet set. 
This is great news as it's a super deal and It comes with an old book too, my own very first chess book.
I'll pull the trigger on it. I just hope they'll post.
I'll also go look up this B. Scriven guy...

@WalterBiensur
Just by chance did Chavet stamp boxes with: 26 . 5

It's the last hope I have of this guy being a Chavet...

I have never seen this kind of inscription on a box.
For the Regency, the feeling that it is recent, even more recent than the one on the left (50-70)… like an imitation. The way it was machined doesn't seem ancient or French to me at all.

So most likely a modern repro then. That would explain it's almost flawless finish, they were in such good shape. Thank you for putting that to rest once and for all.