Geppetto Chess Set with BoxThese chess sets were made in the late 1970's and were recently found and made available for sale. About 25 sets were recently found and most have the original sleeve with the Geppetto label on it. Frances' father started his company Geppetto Industries around 1970 when she was a very young girl. He loved chess and had been Navada State chess champion when he decided to make chess boards and then also the pieces. He laughs now when he says that he