| 268 |  | "Day and Night" Chess theme Thermometer
Indoor / outdoor. Beautiful chess theme background. Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | | USA | Yes | 4 |
| 341 |  | "Old Vienna" style, complete Wooden Chess set
"Old Vienna" style, complete wooden chess set .
This was the architectural style of chess sets used at competitions through the Austrian Hungarian empire and central Europe during the second part of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century.
This style/design continued to be used a (more...)
 enlarge | Set | Wood | Austria | Yes | 0 |
| 518 |  | "The Banditos" Fantastic chess set from Brazil
"The Banditos" Fantastic chess set from Brazil. Represents the constant conflict between the hard working farmers and the out laws (Banditos.) Great hand made and painted in clay. Including clay board. Charming, colorful chess set that has been described in various books. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Brazil | Yes | 2.25 |
| 558 |  | 1950s 24k Gold & Silver Plate Masters Rajah Chess Set
Found the following information:
A Beautiful Rare Chess Set
Masters Collection in the Rajah style by Ambrite Industries from Visalia California
All 32 pieces are in excellent condition, they where made with an "antique" look
and are nicely weighted with felt bottoms.
Because they are hand-m (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 2.5 |
| 867 |  | 1965 Extruded Aluminum Chess Set in Presentation boxes
Alcomex 1965 Aluminum Chess Set. Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E. Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by Alcomex S.A. Aluminum Company. Alcomex was partially owned by Alcoa, who in 1962 introduced the legendary aluminum set in a long (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | Mexico | Yes | 5 |
| 772 |  | 1966 Extruded Aluminum Chess Set in Presentation box
Austin Enterprises 1966 Aluminum Chess Set. This Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E. Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). The pieces were cut from extruded aluminum bars and range in height from (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | Yes | 2 |
| 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 |
| 685 |  | A Pop-up Chess Set
A Pop-up Set by SAMITA, Sterling Innovation. A complete, standard-size chess set made of durable card-stock. Already assembled and magnetized pieces "pop" into place when the folds are opened. Innovative kit also includes a 48-page instructional book that explains the basic rules of the game and off (more...)
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | | Yes | 0 |
| 184 |  | Abraham Palatnik Lucite Chess Set
Abraham Palatnik (1928) Lucite Chess Set. According to sources, only 100 sets were made by the artist. Each piece is signed. circa 1970. Artemis. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | Brazil | Yes | 0 |
| 949 |  | Abstract Clown Limited Edition Crystal Chess Set
Handmade, abstract Clowns, Limited Edition, Crystal (Murano glass?) Chess Set. Kings are marked (etched) #1 of 50 on the underside. Beautiful set, in excellent condition, rare. Signed certificate of authenticity accompanies the set.
Very abstract clowns set, free flowing and simply beautiful in s (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Czechoslovakia | Yes | 4.5 |
| 298 |  | Abstract Modernist Pretty Woman Cubism Surrealism Chess
Original acrylic painting on canvas board, in stunning colors by Richardo Maya. Picture was originally purchased directly from the artist. Cuban Painter who lives and works in Granada, Nicaragua. His work is described as "...characteristic art work shows an invitation to introspection in human psych (more...)
enlarge | Picture Art | Canvas | Nicaragua | Yes | 16 |
| 454 |  | African Chess Set
Extraordinary set from Burkina Fasso - the former Niger. Foundry pieces, welded onto a base, and hand painted. reference chess-museum.com. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Africa | Yes | 3 |
| 824 |  | American Civil War Chess Set
Excellent condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 3.25 |
| 715 |  | Analog chess clock
Excellent overall and working condition. Small crack to dial cover, almost invisible. Sale.
enlarge | Clock-Watch | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 3.5 |
| 409 |  | Anri Space-Age Chess set in wooden fitted box
Outstanding Deluxe "Universum" Space Age chess set designed by Arthur Elliott for Anri, Italy, c. late 1950s/1960s. There were very few cool true mid century modern chess piece sets and even fewer crafted of solid wood. This is an exquisite design and extremely modern in every respect. No details we (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | Yes | 4 |
| 894 |  | Antique bone Chess set
Hand carved. Likely early 1900 German UHLIG cow bone chess set. Staunton style. Missing two pieces. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bone | Germany | Yes | 0 |
| 68 |  | Antique Chess players, couple, smoker
Antique Volkstedt Rudolstadt Porcelain Figurine Playing Chess. Vibrant colors, Romantic Scenary / Couple, smoking gentleman. Stunning beauty. Late 1800 / early 1900 sculpture. Mint / Excellent condition. Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | Porcelain-Ceramics | Austria | Yes | 7.5 |
| 215 |  | Antique Chess Set
16 pieces only. Sale. | Set | Bone | 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 |
| 896 |  | Antique English folding travel chess set, Mahogany.
Complete. Beautiful. Double Folding board for storage. Pieces bone or Bakelite. Excellent Condition. Travel box approx. size 12 inches long, 6 when folded. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | England | Yes | 3 |
| 520 |  | Antique French large "Regency" Chess set in box.
Late 1800-early 1900, likely no later than 1920. Large size French Regency style. Perfect condition. Pleasant feel and patina. Some pieces show a little warping, typical to this style and age. Box shows age signs and may not be original. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | France | Yes | 3.25 |
| 491 |  | Antique W.C.Horn Bone Chess and Checkers Set
Travel. Pegged. Set #C-95. Circa 1930. Rare and fine example of this novel version of Chess and Checkers. All playing pieces are hand carved bone. Each Checkers consists of a grooved disk of bone threaded around a bone spike. Chess pieces have great details for being so small. There are two compartm (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | USA | Yes | 1 |
| 610 |  | Antique, Chines Ivory Disk Chess Set
Chinese export Ivory Disk Chess Set, circa 1800. One side natural ivory the other stained, likely originally Green or Blue. With filigree decoration and figural carving in relief.
Complete set all 32 pieces. Extremely delicate and detailed carving. Wear and tear as shows in the photos. Some fadin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 0 |
| 908 |  | Antique, Fantastic, Indian Ivory Chess Set
Both sides natural Ivory with Schreger lines very visible. "Black" side is marked with red rings on the bases of all 16 pieces. All pieces marked with black rings on the underside around the area where the "stem" screws into the base. Excellent condition. Observations: Each side has three bishops (i (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | India | Yes | 3.375 |
| 607 |  | Antique, Hand Carved, Wooden Chess Set
In original storage box. One pawn on each side was replaced the years. Excellent patina of many years of play and travel. Interesting Kings and Queens, bulbous, tulip shape, with large opening Bishops; Well carved Knights and Rooks. Box, a lot of lost paint but excellent integrity, nothing broken, o (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 2.25 |
| 875 |  | Antique, Rare Central Europe Selenus style Chess Set
Very rare Ivory and Ebony Chess set. Stunning Selenus set in mint condition (have not observed any flaw). Light pieces made of Ivory (pronounced Shreger lines); Ebony for the the dark. Superb carving and finish. Each piece is made in multiple sections that screw together. Likely late 1700 - early 18 (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | | Yes | 3.25 |
| 831 |  | Antique, Rare, Sapolio Grocery Promotion Chess from 1895
A piece of American history providing both Chess and Life advice. Very rare chess set. Copyright 1985. Promotion for the Grocery Trade only.
This set consists of two very thick card boards, holding a complete set of 16 lithographed thick cardboard game piece tokens. One set printed in red the ot (more...)
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 911 |  | Art-Deco Chess Set
By Fame USA. Ceramic-Resin. Made in China. Like Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 3.625 |
| 19 |  | Artisan "dead men walking" Chess set
OOAK. Charming, Artisan Chess set. Beautifully hand made in lovely colors and style. The pieces depict typical figures similar to what was seen in the 2005 Zombies movie Dead Men Walking.
Set is made of Polymer clay, aka flexible pasta, using special additives to help this type of craft and make (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Mexico | Yes | 4 |
| 535 |  | Artisan Sea Shells Chess set made of one thousand individual shells
One of a kind artisan chess set made of sea shell. all natural shells of various shapes and size assembles into stunning figures, no shaping or painting.
The light pieces, K, Q and Ps, represent Mice and the dark Owls. Elephants for Bishops, horses for Knights and Castles(?) for Rooks.
Approx. c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Sea Shells | | Yes | 3.5 |
| 283 |  | Austin Enterprises 1962 Aluminum Chess Set
Austin Enterprises 1962 Aluminum Chess Set. Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E. Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). The pieces were cut from extruded aluminum bars and range in height from 3.75 (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | Yes | 5 |
| 657 |  | Authentic Anri Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Excellent condition. Adorable set. In original wooden teak box with magnetic board, show minor aging signed. Pieces nest in fitted compartments inside the box, which also has an neat feature - each row in the the box has a magnetic strip to keep the pieces in place during transport. Box size approx. (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Italy | Yes | 1.625 |
| 962 |  | Authentic Anri Toriart Fernandiz Chess Set
This beautiful chess set is one of the most beloved pieces among collectors. This is a hand painted Toriart masterpiece chess set of Anri, Italy, with the pieces in the design of Juan Ferrandiz, Barcelona 1907-1997. World famous for his loving style childlike figures hand painted in pastel colors. E (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | Yes | 4 |
| 935 |  | Autographed Frank Marshall s Chess "Swindles"
Marshall s Chess "Swindles" by
Frank James Marshall, American Chess Champion. 1914
From the title page of the book:
Comprising over one hundred and twenty-five of his best tournament and match GAMES AT CHESS
Together With the annotation of the same by himself and other well known Chess authoriti (more...)
enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 58 |  | Balinese hand carved deer horn "erotica" set
Erotic "fertility" set. Each piece is explicitly detailed. One side dark brown, the other natural light. Arrival2018. Sale. | Set | Horn-Antler | Bali | Yes | 3.5 |
| 213 |  | Beautiful Chess Nutcracker
Beautifully hand made of wood and cloth and hand-painted, this nutcracker is done with Chess theme - checkered base, Rook at the foot of the King, wearing checkered clothing and with a crown and a cross, and is holding a Pawn "wand". It is fully operational. Over 15" tall standing on a 4.5" x 4.5" b (more...) | Houseware | Wood | USA | Yes | 12 |
| 209 |  | Beautiful Chess-Theme Clock
Hang it on the wall or Stand it on your table. Sale. | Furniture | Composite | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 304 |  | Beautiful Crusaders Chess set
Hand painted. Crusaders vs. Muslims. Crusaders: King Richard the 1st Lion Heart, Queen Berengaria of Navarre, Pope Gregory for Bishops, Knight of the Holy Order, Jerusalem for Rooks and Crusaders for pawns. Muslims: King Saladin and wife for queen, Caliphs for Bishops, Saracens Knights, Jerusalem fo (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 3.25 |
| 960 |  | Beautiful hand carved bone chess set
Very sleek hand carved/turned bone chess set. High quality carving and finish. One side dyed ref the other natural bone. 2022. For sale.
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 5 |
| 439 |  | Beautiful Hand Carved Chinese Figural Chess Set
Vintage. Missing black king. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | Yes | 0 |
| 255 |  | Beautiful Hand Carved Russian Chess Set
Detailed, dramatic carving. Two tone wood. Vintage, age unknown. Beautiful board/storage box. Box size 12.5" x 6.25" x 1.75" folded. Square 1" x 1". Inlaid. Sale. | Set | Wood | Russia | Yes | 3.75 |
| 736 |  | Beautiful Hand made travel Chess set and Box
Outstanding carving on the box. Beautiful pieces. Mint condition. Likely eastern European. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | Yes | 0 |
| 376 |  | Beautiful Indian, Brass-Bronze artisan Chess set
Depicting Indian figures. King and Queen riding elephants, Camels as Bishops, Horses as Knights, Elephants as bishops and foot soldiers for pawns. 5 LB of metal. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | India | Yes | 3 |
| 724 |  | Beautiful Jewelry Chess box
Sale.
enlarge | Houseware | Wood | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
| 269 |  | Beautiful Lacquered Travel Folding Chess Box
With plastic pegged Chess pieces. Box size 6.25" x 4.75" x 1.25" when closed. Including space for captured pieces. Made in Spain. Like new never used. Sale. | Set | Wood | Spain | Yes | 1 |
| 763 |  | Beautiful Mid-Century Aluminum Chess set w/ Lucite bases
One side coated red the other silver color. Super modernistic design in excellent execution of precision. Unique Chess set made by a mid century visionary. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 929 |  | Beautiful middle eastern scene Chess play
Group of Arabs in village life including some playing Chess. Sale
enlarge | Picture Art | Silk-Cloth | Belgium | Yes | 0 |
| 208 |  | Beautiful Ornament - Chess Nutcracker
"operational". Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | Wood | | Yes | 5 |
| 621 |  | Beautiful Salt & Pepper Chess Set
Great condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 6 |
| 469 |  | Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set
Chinese, pre-ban, small ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. Clear Shreger lines visible. Perfect condition - all flag and swords are detachable for safety. Box/board size 13"x13", 2.5" high when closed. Sale. 2022.
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3 |
