| 928 |  | research A Short History of Chess by Henry A. Davidson
Henry A. Davidson M.Sc., M.D. New York: Greenberg, 1949. First Edition. brown cloth, no dust jacket. Very good. Octavo (8 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches) 228 pages, illustrated with black and white photos, bibliography, and index, insignificant shelf wear (lower right front corner of cover slightly bumped), con (more...)
 enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 927 |  | Rare Frederick Remington Pewter Chess Set
Fantastic Chess Set, pewter reproductions of western bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington. The light pieces are American Indians and the dark pieces Cowboys. Both sides are dressed with period clothing and carrying weapons. The rooks on the Indians side are represented by wild Buffalo while on th (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.25 |
| 926 |  | Stunning Vintage Handmade Blown Glass Chess Set
Origin unknown but likely Murano Glass made in Florence, Italy. Each piece is individually made in extreme heat, ornamented and molded into the final beautiful and artistic shape. For sale, 2021.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Russia | Yes | 4.5 |
| 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 |
| 924 |  | Charming Mid century Bakelite chess set
Solid pieces. Made of Bakelite or alike material (e.g. Crystalate. Beautiful and unique. Good feel and comfortable playing as well as mice display. 2019. Sold..
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Russia | No | 0 |
| 923 |  | Vintage-Antique Disks chess set in original cylinder
Rare and unusual Chess set from early 1900, possibly even earlier. The chess pieces are made of some soft elastic vinal-plastic material and the shapes of the pieces, in the style of the period, are printed on white and gold surface. The underside of the white pieces is black while for the gold piec (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
| 922 |  | Metallic Chess set of The Human Body
Unusual, rare GOTH dark body parts Death chess set. Each of the pieces is shaped of a part of the human body including various skeletal parts such as the Spinal cord (king) skull (queen), shoulder-blades (bishops), pelvis (knights), hand (rooks) and foot (pawns). In original box. Excellent condition (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 0 |
| 921 |  | Vintage, Stunning Amber Chess set
Charming chess set carved / turned by hand. Likely Russian. This set has all the great attributes of Amber - colors, feel, (no) smell etc. Meticulously carved as can be observed by the slight, minute differences between the pieces, especially in closeups photos of the carvings on the knights. One si (more...)
enlarge | Set | | Russia | No | 3.125 |
| 920 |  | OOAK Chess set by French artist Michel Laude, Stunning.
Michel Laude is a well known french artist and sculptor since 1968 he has been working with Pewter.
He is known for his humorous metal figures, composed of metal parts that have been welded together to create a solid piece.
This Chess set is one of his early works, hand sculptured in extreme (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | France | No | 7 |
| 919 |  | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set with Board / box
Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Excellent condition and great color. Looks like Sandalwood and Ebony. Likely early. Felt marked TAICO. With matching solid wooden box 15 1/2" x 7 3/4" when closed, opening into a 13 3/4" x 13 3/4" board with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3 |
| 918 |  | Time Goes by Chess Head
This amazing, life size sculpture was made by an unknown american artist in the 1980s. It depicts a beautiful head-face wearing a Mohawk hair style made of chess pieces. The artist added a cigarette which is actually a working clock. The eyes of the figure are closed but a set of dark glass is avail (more...)
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 12 |
| 917 |  | Lego-like Chess Set
By Cathay Games Design. Limited photos are available as this set is still in shrink-wrap package. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
| 916 |  | The Original Chupa Chupa Chess Game set
By 3-D Chess. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 2". Board 20" x 14", Square 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Spain | Yes | 2.75 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 913 |  | The Simpsons Chess Set, 2000
Chess Pieces: K=Homer, Q=Marge, B=Bart, N=Krust, R=Lisa, P=Maggie. By 3-D Chess, C-2000. 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 | 4 |
| 912 |  | The Original Cow Chess Game set
By 3-D Chess. 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 | 2.5 |
| 911 |  | Art-Deco Chess Set
By Fame USA. Ceramic-Resin. Made in China. Like Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 3.625 |
| 910 |  | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s
This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 909 |  | Vintage wooden chess set from Java-Bali
Indonesian Polychrome Carved Wood, Large Figural chess set. Java-Bali 20th century. Modeled as various deities. Pieces beautifully carved in details and painted. Board-Table meticulously carved and stained with removable legs. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Bali | Yes | 5 |
| 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 |
| 907 |  | Stunning Indian Maharajah, Polychrome, Chess Set
Vintage, majestic wooden set in fitted coffer. Beautifully carved sandalwood. Meticulously painted Chess Set. One side predominantly red and gold the other green and silver. Ornate. Kings and Queens riding Elephants with tigers on top of canopy); Camels/riders for Bishops; Horses/riders for Knights; (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 6 |
| 906 |  | Very nice wooden large Chess set from Poland
Nicely carved and stained wooden chess pieces. Board size 12.5" x 12/5" with Squares 1.5" x 1.5", folds into a box to store the chess pieces. Like new condition. Sale
enlarge | Board-Box | Wood | Poland | Yes | 2.75 |
| 905 |  | Beautiful, Islamic motif, Wooden Chess Set
Hand carved and painted. Beautiful color and feel. Muslim design. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 2.5 |
| 904 |  | Large, Staunton, USCF, weighted Wooden Chess Set
USCF Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 903 | | The Book of Chess set by Augusto Ghibelli
A unique artistic design approach on the chess pieces. Each chess pieces are represented in big graffiti bubble letters as well as also been shaped to represent their more traditional, Staunton forms. In original book-like package, board included, 2003. Available. | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 3.75 |
| 902 |  | Meenakari Chess set in stunning colors and beauty
Meenakari, Indian form of art where an artist uses enamel based paint in various bright colors over a metal / ceramics piece to produce stunning results, mainly in production of jewelry and other items of decoration. This complete chess set is made in such colors and techniques where the chess piece (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | India | No | 3 |
| 901 |  | Vintage, Kokeshi, Chess Set
Vintage, Cute. Great condition and colors. Hand Painted. Box marked Angel Bell. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Japan | Yes | 3.5 |
| 900 |  | Disney Family Fun Chess Set
Chess Pieces: K=Mickey, Q=Minnie, B=Genie, N=Hercules, R=Cinderella, P=Winnie the Pooh. Like New, Pieces and Tin Box. Box size 11" x 10.25" x 3.75". Including also Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe games.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 3 |
| 899 |  | Kermit Collection 3D Chess Set
Chess Pieces: K=Kermit, Q=Miss Piggy, B=Fozzie, Swedish Chef, N=Animal, Gonzo, R=Waldorf, Statler, P=Rizzo. Jim Henson Company, 1999. Made in China. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 19" x 13.5" x 2". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 3 |
| 898 |  | Marvel Heroes Chess Set
White (Silver): K=Captain America, Q=Jean Grey, B=Daredevil, N=Spider-Man, R=Hulk, P=Wolverine. Black (Gold): K=Kingpin, Q=Mystique, B=Dr. Octopus, N=Venom, R=Magneto, P=Lizard. Made by Pressman, 2003. Made in China. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 2.5". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 3.5 |
| 897 |  | Mid-Century Artisan, Ceramics Chess Set
Beautifully hand made in solid, rough ceramics. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 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 |
| 895 |  | Horn/Antlers Chess Set
Hand Carved. Beautiful. Great Colors. Observation - one side of White Kings cross is broken. Repair. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | | Yes | 2.25 |
| 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 |
| 893 |  | Chess Strategy Chess game by Amen A/P.
Titled Chess Strategy. Lithograph. Signed by the artist. Sale.
enlarge | Picture Art | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 892 |  | The American Chess Players Handbook
The American Chess Players Handbook. Copyright 1934 by The John C. Winston Co. (The J.C.W Co.). Printed in the USA. Excellent Condition. Sale.
enlarge | Book | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 891 |  | Vintage, modern design Chess Set "The Berliner"
Stunning, modern design of a Chess Set. Original (not a reproduction) of "The Berliner", in original box with documentation in German.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Germany | No | 4.25 |
| 890 |  | Vintage Staunton Chess Set
Large bases. Beautiful. Shows its age. Good condition. Sandalwood-Ebony. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | France | Yes | 3.75 |
| 889 | | research Vintage Anri Camelot Wooden Chess Set
Rare. Beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted figural Anri Camelot Chess Set. The chessmen are housed in their original compartmented Teak case. The pieces are reminiscent of figurines found in Gothic Cathedrals. These finely hand carved Anri Camelot Chess pieces are crafted from alpine maple and a (more...) | Set | Wood | Italy | Yes | 3.5 |
| 888 |  | American Revolution Chess Set. Rare.
Fantastic pewter Chess set. One side Americans the other British. Hand Painted. Included also 24 Lathe turned Checkers pieces in two-tone, interlocking woods, with American flag manually painted on each. Chess and Checkers pieces are stored in a padded drawer in a wooden box (15 1/4" x 15 1/4") with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 887 |  | Very ornate, Most beautiful, Christmas Chess Set
Kurt Adler, NY. Made in China. Matching Board included. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 3.5 |
| 886 |  | Tth Boyds Collection, Boyds Bears, Winstons Wonderful Chess Set
Very cute Boyds Bears Chess Set in original box, 10" x 10" board and documentation. Marked 2002. All Chess pieces and board are marked with the original Boyds Bear insignia.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 1.5 |
| 885 |  | Incredibly Cute Dogs and Cats Chess Set
Photos tell it all. Incredibly creative and charming Chess Set. Artisan made. OOAK. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Israel | Yes | 2.25 |
| 884 |  | Limited Edition Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Created by the Columbia Aluminum Extrusion Group, the Aluminum Chess Set is a limited edition chess set produced for promotional purposes in the mid-1990s. This set carries the Arcadia, Vernon CA company name. Made in extruded aluminum, the chess set consists of 32 playing pieces vying for supremacy (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | Yes | 5 |
| 883 |  | Strato three dimension Chess set
Challenging three dimensions Chess Set. By John N. Hansen Co, Inc. California Good condition. Never played. Minor scratches to the outside of the box.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 2.5 |
| 882 |  | Fantastic, rare, hand carved, Silhouette Tortoise Shell Chess set
Exceptional carving. One side represents "European" the other "Natives". This is a fantastic, polished set of lustrous translucence in wide range of mottled color patterns. Likely made in Puerto Rico in the early 1900 from Hawksbill Sea Turtle shells before they were declared endangered species in (more...)
enlarge | Set | Other | Puerto Rico | Yes | 2.5 |
| 881 |  | Modernistic, beautiful wooden Chess Set
Beautifully designed. Incorporating modernistic, Art-Deco and traditional chess designs. Likely from Denmark. One side light accented with dark wood the opposite side dark wood accented with light. Excellent condition. Observation minor repair to one piece. Vintage, age unknown.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 3.375 |
| 880 |  | Vintage Charlemagne Anti Toriart Chess Set
Hand painted plastic pieces mounted on wooden bases. In original fitted box size 11 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 3 3/8". Very good vintage condition. One tiny chip to the wooden base of one of the pawns.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Italy | No | 3.5 |
| 879 |  | Vintage Chinese Hand carved Chess Set
You may have seen similar sets carved in Ivory. This one is hand carved in wood, beautiful. Comes in a carrying-storage case with inlay board. Excellent condition, like new. Box size 18 3/4" x 18 3/4" and 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" squares and two drawers to securely store the pieces. Box and pieces are beauti (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | No | 5.25 |
