Malta. The set was bought in Malta at the Chess Olympiad 1980. There is also a large Knight of 8.5 cm that has a sticker with the logo of that Olympiad and the text: "1980 CHESS OLYMPIADS MALTA". See the pictures. The maker of this set is unknown, as there is no hallmark visible. The pieces are felted. The set is made of porcelain, although I'm not 100% convinced of that.
The king is Neptune with a trident, the queen is a mermaid, the bishop is a lobster, the knight is a seahorse, the rook is an octopus, and the pawn is a dolphin. Sets with a marine theme are not uncommon, but this set is not seen that much.
- Malta
- 1980
- Porcelain K 6.5; p 2.8