A chess set with pieces modelled on the hands of Ringo Starr has gone on show in a department store in Tokyo. No, I'm not sure just how hands work as chess pieces either. Anyway, the set, which is gold and silver-plated, was commissioned back in 1973 by fellow Beatle George Harrison, and is on display to celebrate the opening of a new Asprey outlet. The London-based jeweller is selling replicas for £15,000 each, if you fancy one.
Oct 12, 2006
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Ringo chess set on show
A chess set with pieces modelled on Ringo Starr's hands, commissioned by George Harrison in 1973, is on show in a Tokyo department store to mark an Asprey opening.