| 914 |  | The Simpsons Chess Set, 1991
Chess Pieces: K=Homer, Q=Marge, B=Krust, N=Maggie, R=Lisa, P=Bart. By 3-D Chess, C-1997. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5". Board 17" x 14", Square 1 3/8" x 1 3/8". Sale.
 enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | China | Yes | 3.5 |
| 915 |  | The Lord of the Rings, The fellowship of the King Chess Set
Chess Pieces: Silver: K=Gandalf, Q=Galadriel, B=Frodo, N=Aragorn, R=Boromir, P=Hobbit; Gold: K=Saruman, Q=Ringwraith, B=Cave Troll, N=Uruk-hai, R=Orc, P=Goblin. By 3-D Chess, C-2000. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 2". Board 17" x 14", Square 1 3/8" x 1 3/8". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | China | Yes | 3.5 |
| 925 |  | Vintage, unusual hand carved Jade Chess set
A nice, vintage, complete chess set, hand carved in Jade of two colors. Natural, semi-translucent Jade, one side light Green the other light Brown. Pieces are stored in a nice box, unfolded into a chess board and stored inside a cardboard sleeve. Shows its age and a few pieces have minor loss of mat (more...)
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | China | No | 0 |
| 72 |  | Chess players, group, ink well
Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 6.5 |
| 116 |  | Chess schene plate
Metal plate from England. Depicting a Victorian chess playing scene. | Picture Art | Metal | England | | 0 |
| 146 |  | Chess balcony
London. Address unknown. Photo taken by Danna, 2008. | Houseware | Other | England | | 0 |
| 169 |  | Chess trunk
Chess-Coal trunk, brass plated, decorated with multiple scenes of tavern-life chess playing. arrival2008 | Furniture | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | No | 13 |
| 969 |  | Handmade, artisan, charming, British police Chess Set
Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 3.5 |
| 971 |  | Unique, Swan Lake Chess set
English Swan Lake Chess Set, Studio Anne Carlton, Hull England. Chess figures are felted and cast from a polyresin crushed stone composite. in amazing details. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 3.75 |
| 174 |  | Chess tin
arrival2008. Sale. | Houseware | Metal | England | Yes | 5 |
| 175 |  | Wall mounted, couple playing chess
Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 0 |
| 215 |  | Antique Chess Set
16 pieces only. Sale. | Set | Bone | England | Yes | 0 |
| 252 |  | Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Travelling Chess Box / Set
Large Whittington Travelling Chess Set, Jaques Type, England, c. 1890; Unmarked. Victorian Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood & bone. The chessmen are bone. Size: Closed: 2 3/4" high x 10" wide x 5" across; Open: 20" wide x 10" across; Inner Board Playing Field: 9 1/8" wide x 9 1/16" across; King: 9/16" (more...) | Set | Ivory | England | No | 0 |
| 263 |  | A History of Chess by Jerzy Gizycki
Publisher - The Abby Library, London 1972, 371 pages. First published in Polish in 1960 by "Sport i Turystyka".
One of the most comprehensive and entertaining publications of the history and art of the game, following all the intricacies from ancient to modern times.
Lively text, accompanied (more...) | Book | | England | Yes | 10.75 |
| 275 |  | Vintage Brass Etching Chess Game Scene
Victorian men playing in a pub. Very ornate and well decorated brass etching. Large size, almost 25" diameter. Made in England. Sale. | Picture Art | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | Yes | 25 |
| 293 |  | Charming Jim Shore Chess set
Holiday edition, Jim Shore "Heatwood Creek" chess set. Richly colorful, hand painted and old-fashioned Chess Game Board Pieces from Enesco. Made 2008. Sale. 2019.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 4.375 |
| 294 | | research Stunning Ceramics chess set
Porcelain version of a late eighteenth or early nineteenth English set. AS described in Chess - The Story of Chesspieces from Antiquity to Modern Times, plate 155. 2019. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 4.75 |
| 320 |  | Rare Chess Jews and History by Victor Keats
Autographed by Victor Keats, October 1996. Volume I: Chess, Jews and History. Volume II: Chess Its Origin, a translation with commentary of the Latin and the Hebrew in Thomas Hyde s De Ludis Orientalibus (Oxford 1694). Volume III: Chess among the Jews, translation and explanation of the work of Mori (more...)
enlarge | Book | | England | No | 0 |
| 322 |  | Chess - antique book 1787 by Richard Twiss
Rare. Chess - book by Richard Twiss (1747-1821) first edition, published 1787. Two volumes bound in one - I. 194 pages with plate, index and errata. II. 272 pages with plates, index and errata. Octavo bound in half leather with black spine label in gilt, all original no restoration. Benjamin Frankl (more...)
enlarge | Book | | England | Yes | 0 |
| 357 |  | Antiques English Bone Chess set
Fantastic Chess set made of bone. Each piece made of multiple sections, up to 8-9 pieces, that screw together. Unique construction and colors. One side natural the other tint of brown, tint of red and black. Likely end 1800 early 1900. Sold
enlarge | Set | Bone | England | No | 2.5 |
| 365 |  | Classical Isle of Lewis Chess set in custom box/board
British museum. Small reproduction of this iconic Chess set. Great condition. Purchase at the Museum Company in 2001. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 0 |
| 370 |  | Stunning vintage, British History Chess set
Click the following link to open full publication:
A different vintage British Chess set, May 2019
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Update 2019/06/13: Signature reads Lawrian facit, which translates from Latin to Lawrian made (made by Lawrian). Possibly silversmith Christopher Lawrence who founded end 1960ies (1968?) the H (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | Yes | 5 |
| 373 |  | Carltonware Chess Pottery Pub Jug
Mid Century Modern Carltonware 3D Pop Art Chess Pottery Pub Jug.Eames Era. Sale.
enlarge | Houseware | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 7.5 |
| 377 |  | Vintage Travel Chess Set H.B.F
H.B.Farebrothers Ltd., London. Skin outside , plastic pieces, chess & Checkers. Top opens and swings around to provide playing field where pieces can be pegged and position maintained when box closes back. Including original pamphlet laws of the game of Chess. Excellent condition. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Leather | England | No | 0 |
| 382 |  | OOAK Vintage Nautical Chess Set
Hand made and painted chess set, likely from England. One side represents the outlaws, Sea Pirates and the other her majesty forces. Meticulously painted in lively colors and details, each pieces is signed (APZ or ARZ) and the major pieces dated "77" (1977?). Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 2.125 |
| 460 |  | Fantastic J. Jaques & Son, Ltd. , London Chess Set
Genuine Staunton Chessmen. Two prize medals awarded. Fantastic chess set in original Mahogany box is superb condition, lockable with working original key. Lock stamped "British Made". Label in near perfect condition. Lining shows some aging but is very good condition. Box with two separated compartm (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | Yes | 3.5 |
| 467 |  | Mid 1900, Beautiful Lucite Chess Set
Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | England | Yes | 3.25 |
| 525 |  | Chcolate Chess Set
Contains milk and white chocolate playing pieces and a folding board. Box size approximately 29cm x 14.5cm. Flat back side. Board included. Reusable mould included so you can make additional pieces. Best if eaten before July 2013.
enlarge | Set | Other | England | Yes | 1.5 |
| 843 |  | A Barbara Winrow designs pottery Chess set
Figural, Circa 1960. One side with tan glaze the other light. Kings with beards and crowns; Queens wearing coronets; Bishops with beards and wearing mitres; Knights as dark age warriors with round shields; Rooks as turrets; Pawns with triple baluster knops. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | No | 3.5 |
| 551 |  | Breathtaking! Late 1800 / Early 1900 Chess Set in Custom Box
Unique. Fantastic. Pieces marked and dated on Knights, one of each side 1905. White Knight is also stamped with Manufacturer(?) logo, black knight with Owner (?) initials (could be G?C.) Pieces made of bronze/brass and coated one side black the other chrome. Box Mahogany (?), 13" x 13" x 5.5". Unde (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | | 3.25 |
| 552 |  | The ABCs of Chess - Jaques and Sons, London
Fifty two pages of Chess rules / primer. Preface by H.I.C - . Chess rules and problems divided into ten lessons. An appendix - Morals of Chess by Dr. Franklin and several pages of advertizing for John Jaques and Son, Inc. products, mainly Chess sets, clocks and other items, including prices and phot (more...)
enlarge | Book | | England | No | 5.375 |
| 553 |  | Chess by A.W.Ford & Co. Ltd. Bristol , England
Rules of Chess. Sixteen pages of basic rules, likely accompanying the "Chess traveling pocket set" made by A.W.Ford, Bristol, England. Staple bound. Likely pre-war 1930s. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | England | Yes | 3.75 |
| 554 |  | The laws of the game of Chess by H.B.Farebrother Ltd
Rules of Chess. Revised by W.B.Tattersall. Sixteen pages of basic rules, likely accompanying a Chess set made by H.B.Farebrother, London. Staple bound. Company was dissolved on June 24, 1947 so this booklet is from early 1900. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | England | Yes | 3.75 |
| 556 |  | Hand made Chess Set and board, One of a kind
1976
enlarge | Set | Other | England | No | 0 |
| 586 |  | Antique Jaque / Calvert Ivory Travel Chess Set
In fantastic Mahogany box / board that has a removable center bar to keep the pieces inside when close. Box has a special lock mechanism that guarantee the board stays locked in open position during the game and will not fold. Box size 10" x 5" x 1.625" when closed. Square size 1.125". Outstanding c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | England | No | 1.625 |
| 588 |  | Mid Century Modern Art Aluminum Chess Set
Perfectly turned. Lovely work of engineering and precision. One side black the other light gray. One-of-a-kind designed and made to order. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | England | No | 3.5 |
| 590 |  | Antique travel Chess Set, Beautiful
In beautiful Mahogany folding box / board with a center bar that is used to lock the chess pieces inside and is removable for play. Approx. box size 7" x 3.5" x 1.75" when closed. Excellent condition except missing one red pawn, broken pegs on two red plastic pawns. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | No | 0.5 |
| 593 |  | VINTAGE PEWTER DECANTER AND CHESS SET COMBINATION
This incredible polished pewter / Aluminum decanter measures approx. 9 1/2" high by 6" in diameter hides in its base a chess board and a complete, pegged, metal Chess set (pewter). Made in Sheffield, England. The pictured hallmarks are engraved into the base of the decanter and the bottom part of th (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | England | Yes | 0.5 |
| 597 | | Chess Set Board Game Wood Wooden 17.5 Inch Theme MUSHROOM KINGDOM PEOPLE Pieces
Mushroom People Chess Set
This cute mushroom theme chess set makes playing chess a little more fun. The bright green chess board and the fun little mushroom people make the game a little less serious, making the game welcoming to beginners. The chess pieces are made of resin and the chess board (more...) | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 0 |
| 625 |  | Excellent Paper Cut Chess Set by Chronicle books
Like new. Not punched out. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | England | Yes | 0 |
| 647 |  | Very Cool Aircraft Grade Machined Chess Set
Stunning! Very Cool Aircraft Grade Machined Metal Robotic stylized Chess Set. Extremely cool and heavy-solid feel and look. A similar set (only both sides black metal) is sold under the label "Chess Set Le Breton Chess Game 32 Chess Figures Precision Turned and Hand Finished". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | England | Yes | 2.25 |
| 661 |  | Antique English Travel Peg Chess Set
Excellent condition - enamel and metal pegs all complete and great antique condition. Skin board in great shape, no rips. Box shows age and a little rub in the cornets but great shape. Lock in great, operating condition. Overall box size 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 1" when closed. - Marked "Robert Betty 23" b (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | England | No | 0 |
| 708 |  | Vintage Metal Modern Art Chess Set
Designed by the Pendlebury Family in Buress-On-Windermere Cumbria, NE England. Circa 1970/80.
Made of mostly Copper "Roman Nails" in stunning modern design. Each piece individually hand made.
enlarge | Set | Metal | England | | 5 |
| 711 |  | Vintage Wooden Draught / Checkers Set with folding board
By TSL. Full size. Complete 24 pieces. Excellent vintage condition, With original box. Made in England. Likely pre-WWII. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | Yes | 0 |
| 713 |  | Early Bakelite Travel Chess set in padded Case
Excellent, mint condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | England | Yes | 0 |
| 719 |  | Antique English folding travel chess set, Mahogany.
Incomplete. Minor chip to inner door handle. One backboard replaced. Note that since photos were taken, one white pawn was lost. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | Yes | 0 |
| 726 | | Campaign of the Crimea Chess board
Available. | Board-Box | Wood | England | Yes | 18 |
| 731 |  | Fantastic, OOAK, unique, artisan, Noahs Ark Chess Set
Made of cold clay, 2014. Unbelievable bright (and comical) work by artist Barbara Josine Hoenen. Noah is signed by the artist.
Thirty two ceramics pieces. Noah and Wife as King and Queen; one each male / female Elephants and Giraffes as Bishops and Knights; The Ark as the Rook. Pair (male / femal (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | No | 3.5 |
| 732 |  | Antique travel Chess Set
Beautiful box. Outside inlaid with brass decorative pattern. Inside chess board with brass line inlay. Wooden insert protects the pieces and seals the box when closed. Late 1800 style box. Pieces seem to be of a later period but show significant patina and use. Approx. box size 7" x 7" x 3.5" when c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | No | 1.25 |
| 760 |  | Antique Barleycorn Chess Set
Nineteenth C. Great condition. Show a few tiny repairs, hardly visible. Felt added over time. In early twenty C. box. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Bone | England | No | 2.25 |
