Identifying Drueke Chess Sets (and Boards)
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Schachmonkey
Oct 9, 2023
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#41
Nice German styled set great find looks Like it was made in India.
yes, these are most probably indian made tournament chess sets.
It says 49507
I am hoping it is an old Dreuke board.
So ZIP CODE 49507 whereas it is 49504 on those old labels above in thread.
Can you see the light cross of mismatched squares or post construction fading?
any zip code history buffs?
UPDATE: found this:
So this board is a Drueke Blue Chip Game Company Board...
So any other stories?
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That's a nice board. How old is it?
It seems to have help up well with time and no disjoints.
jasonclark83 wrote:
That's a nice board. How old is it?
It seems to have help up well with time and no disjoints.
Thank you it is no older than 1971. Yes no disjoints, just spots and stuff.
It was quite a gift when I purchased it just recently second hand.
It has one great side, but that one freaky light square that should have been dark.
One side is showing sun/age wear but I've not asked if it's best to oil it.
Below was info seller was kind enough and proud enough to share. ("the big one" is this one)
the original sticker...
"49507" hence post 1971 after the split up of the brothers...
A mysterious Drueke model. I first saw that set in a 2002 US Chess Federation catalog, selling for $30 at the time. I have only seen a few sets since. 
This is a plastic version of the last wooden sets imported by Drueke, and later, Carrom. The knights are pretty distinctive, with that down-sloping muzzle.
I have found a Drueke chess, checkers, dominoes, cribbage set in my storage room. Not sure when / where I got it. Looks to be brand new. It has some small colored pellets in the box next to the deck of cards. Can anyone tell me what these are for?
The last plastic set offered by Drueke...
Nov 11, 2024
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#51
Hi! I have an 18” Drueke board with 1.75” squares. Is it possible to get a ballpark date for it based on its label?
Edit: Here are a couple more pics because pics are always better.
I recently aquired the chess board, set, and box shown in the photos. The board and box look like Drueke, though there is no label or logo anywhere. The pieces look unusual to me, they are chunkier than the standard Staunton pattern. Has anyone seen these before, or could tell me if the board and box might be authentic? More photos to follow-looks like I can only attach one per post. 
The board is 18" overall with 1.75" squares--
The box, pieces and bottom of the board. The kings are 3 5/8", or 3 3/4"-
@rlb60
The pieces are similar to those widely imported from India in the 1990s. Some were sold under the Drueke label as model # 820.40. The set may have been Drueke branded or not. As for the board, it is probably a Drueke. Without a mark you can’t know for sure, but I’d call it a Drueke. The number of originals floating around are way higher than the recent reproductions, which are not very common.