| 948 |  | research Rare Small Cobras Chess set
Small Pewter Chess set. Likely Indian. Kings and Queens=Vishnu(?), Bishop=Warriors holding a sword-dagger, Knight=Elephants with riders holding flag-banner, Rooks=Temples, Pawns=Flute playing Cobra Charmers in action. Charming with incredible details for its size. Shown with small, matching marble b (more...)
 enlarge | Set | Metal | India | Yes | 2.5 |
| 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 |
| 950 | | research Handmade medical chess ceramic wicker
Spectacular and original medical chess set in a limited-edition production. Currently discontinued. Handmade, complete 32 pieces chess set, one side predominantly green the other black. In original box, board included. K and Q = Doctors; Bishops = Nurses; Knights = Ambulances; Rooks = Hospitals; Paw (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Spain | Yes | 3 |
| 951 |  | Stunning Brutalist Bronze Chess set African theme
Wonderful mid-century bronze African tribal Chess set. Brutalist, "Frederick Weinberg" 32 Piece Chess figures housed in a wooden presentation box with top leather board/playing area.
Each piece is individually cast and a work of art. The finish patina is different for each side - one side redish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Africa | No | 7 |
| 952 |  | Stunning Russian Porcelain Chess Set 1993
Signed by Russian artist N. (Natalya) Pavlova, 1993 on one Rook. The other side is marked Yaroslavl (Yaroslev) - one of the oldest towns on the Volga River, a treasure trove of World Heritage churches and monasteries located northeast of Moscoe. Figures possibly represent 17th-18th century Russian B (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | Yes | 4.5 |
| 953 |  | Beautiful Purim Chess set by Kosher inc.
Wonderful and colorful chess set based on the biblical book "Megilat Esther". This set unfolds the story of Purim. The pieces are sculpted of intricate resin and stored in a compartmental wooden box, 16″ x 16″ x 3″, with removable top chess board. Designed for The Kosher Gift Collection and is (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Israel | No | 5 |
| 954 |  | Unique hand crafted Chess Set only made of genuine leather and natural wood
Unique Hand-crafted Chess Set pieces. Traditional Staunton design made of wonderfully embossed leather and with sections of wood. 2022. For Sale.
enlarge | Set | Leather | Ukraine | Yes | 4.125 |
| 955 | | research "Flamenco"
Made of horseshoe nails and screw parts. | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Spain | Yes | 3.5 |
| 956 | | Research Hand cast solid pewter Chess Set Arabian Nights by Wanda Scruby
Beautiful, excellent condition pewter Chess set Arabian Nights. Designed by Wanda Scruby and produced by the Soldier Factory Atascadero in California. Note that the company was operational from 31 May 1988 until dissolved on 15 December 1992.
Silver Color Pieces:
King (Sorcerer / Genie, arms cro (more...) | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 3.5 |
| 957 |  | OOAK Charming Ceramics Chess Set
A charming, whimsical chess set made and glazed in ceramics(?) and metal inserts for various components such as the soldier s spears and castle gates. One side black the other white, the pieces are meticulously handmade and painted and additionally decorated with gold accent. The set is not signed a (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | France | Yes | 3 |
| 958 |  | Stunning, colorful, artisan, wooden chess set
Beautiful and meticulous, artisan hand painted chess set in stunning colors and extreme attention to detail. The chess pieces and the matching board take hours of decorating art to complete. The images on the border of the board consists of expressions of life along the ancient silk road. All the pi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Uzbekistan | Yes | 2.5 |
| 959 |  | OOAK Lucite towers chess set
Fantastic chess set made of layered Lucite rings mounted on central metal shaft, white on one side black for the other. These beautiful chess pieces are made from a very thick (~1/2") Lucite by cutting round disks using precision laser. The horse head is further elongated. Each piece is assembled by (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 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 |
| 961 |  | Precision made metal pipes chess set - Hilippi
Artistic chess set made of round metal, pipes-like, in extreme precision. Likely aluminum, one side black the other natural aluminum. In original box including matching board. 2022. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Germany | No | 2.5 |
| 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 |
| 963 | | Research Chess Set Puzzle Structure Art Cubo, French
Chess sculpture, thirty-two brass-copper-bronze pieces assembled into a single, elongated cube. Designed by French sculptor Jean Claude Laporte (Yanko). The chess pieces are fully functional and when game is over, can be assembled into a multi-layer cuboid. Assembly is somewhat complex - the pieces (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | France | Yes | 3.5 |
| 964 |  | Musical Chess Set by Zella Bradsley
Original, OOAK metal-steel chess sculpture made by artist Zella Bradsley from ID. The board, delivers a framework of musical notes and clefs, is constructed of individual, handprinted ceramic tiles which are assembled a further-adorned steel frame. The chess pieces are made of free hand cut steel; o (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 3.75 |
| 965 |  | Rare Vintage William McMahon Broze-Nickel Chess set, Kingquest
A unique Brutalist/semi-abstract style Chess set designed by William McMahon, 1964. Included also the original certificate/flyer. Unusual chess set fully captures the nobility, valor and mystery of the Age of Chivalry. Song of Roland - In the game of chess, the King is the Quest. "Let them encounter (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 3.25 |
| 966 |  | Vintage Lucite chess set
Mid Century. Likely by Charles Hollis Jones. Excellent condition. Beautiful, intricate design. Stylish Lucite pieces mounted on metal bases. One side transparent the other brown-smoke. Matching, multi-layers board approx. 16" x 16" with 1.875" squares included and all in the original cardboard prese (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 3 |
| 967 |  | Majestic Bone, Indian Lotus Chess Set
Rare, Lotus theme, Unique Chess set. Hand carved in camel bone and painted. The Laboure and meticulous work of many months by mater carvers. One side predominantly green the other pink. Human Kings and Queens, Camels for Bishops, Horses as Knights, Elephants as Rooks and foot soldiers for Pawns. All (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 7 |
| 968 |  | Limited edition Shabbat Shalom silver chess set
Gorgeous Sterling Silver and gilded sterling silver chess set created in Netanya by Israeli Silversmiths Caspi Silver. One of a limited edition of only 100 ever made. Superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. Exquisite chess set in which the pieces are represented by figures and symbols of the J (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | Israel | Yes | 2.4 |
| 969 |  | Handmade, artisan, charming, British police Chess Set
Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 3.5 |
| 970 |  | Stunning, Rare, Bali Dancers Chess Set
Multimedia - wood, cloth, gemstones, moving arms. Javanese Wayang tradition. Wayang Kulit (Golek ) is a traditional form of puppet-shadow play originally found in the cultures of Java and Bali in Indonesia. This set includes figures from the
Hindu epic poem Mahabharata, Battle of Kurukshetra. The (more...)
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Bali | Yes | 8 |
| 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 |
| 972 |  | Vintage, OOAK Chess Set and Board from Africa
OOAK, vintage, unique, chess set hand-made by African artist likely from Zambia. Beautifully featured crafted pieces inspired by African style. The pieces and the board are all made using indigenous materials such as sack-cloths, metal wires, wood, bamboo and feathers of unknown birds. It is meticul (more...)
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Africa | Yes | 4 |
| 973 |  | Vintage, OOAK, Artisan made, Yemenite figural beautiful Chess Set from Israel
OOAK, mid-century charming chess set made with love using multimedia materials such as cloth, gypsum, gemstones, metal ornaments. Handmade and painted. Each piece molded and has a unique expression with biblical motif. Signed by the artist Naomi. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Israel | No | 6.5 |
| 974 |  | Vintage Figural Chess Set from Venezuela
OOAK, Charming, handmade. Pieces represent two tribal figures in local customs. Even the cactus plants (Rooks) are different. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Venezuela | No | 5.25 |
| 975 |  | Vintage Artisan sparkplugs Chess set
Beautifull, handmade Artisan made chess set. Each piece is constructed around automotive Spark plug core then building and welding other metal elements to shape the individual pieces. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 976 |  | Chess Set by Gert Jan Slottboom
Chess Set Made by Duch artist (and chess enthusiast?) Gert Jan Slottboom. Outstanding, Minimalist, Art Deco design in Green and black, with metal spikes to represent the familiar pieces. Major pieces are signed. Original Box with signed label included. 2024.
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | The Netherlands | No | 3.75 |
| 977 |  | Charming "toy soldiers" wooden chess set
Rare, unique, vintage wooden chess set. Handmade, the two sides are of contrasting colors woods light and dark. The features of the individual pieces are further adorned with cuts of faux leather, in wonderful shapes and colors. Origin unknown - Scandinavia? Russia?, Italy?. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4 |
| 978 |  | Stunning Isamu Noguchi Chess Set
Superb Reproduction of an unbelievable modernistic design Chess Set form 1944 by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Foldable board Perspex-plexiglass 22" x 24". For Sale. 2024.
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enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | Switzerland | Yes | 3 |
