527 | | Miniature Travel Chess "Symbolic" Set Made by Arthur R. Braun, Inc. (07/1922 - 08/1979), Cary Illinois. Handsome and attractively designed pegged pieces. Shape of the Chess pieces is engraved deep into the painted top. Patented storage box stores the pieces and the playing board is constructed of two halves that also slide in as the to (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 0 |
63 | | Millennium Three Vintage Chess Set Contemporary chess set from Nairobi, Kenya. Very large, precision cut with modern shapes. Possibly "zebra" or Rosewood wood. 1965. Sold. | Set | Wood | Kenya | No | 5.875 |
200 | | Midcentury Ivory Chess set Beautiful Hang On Ivory Factory brand, Hong Kong, chess set. Beautiful, precision carving Ivory, "Skinny" Staunton Design. One side natural color the other stained black. In original padded display box, which opens into an approx. 14" x 14" playing board. Shreger lines visible. All in excellent con (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3 |
897 | | Mid-Century Artisan, Ceramics Chess Set Beautifully hand made in solid, rough ceramics. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | | Yes | 4.25 |
301 | | Mid century Ultra Modern design wooden Chess Set Wooden Fantastic Mid century Modernist Turned Wood Chess Set. Resemble the sleek and modern lines of Wooden Anri sets such as the Space Age and Elsenior. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3.6 |
592 | | Mid Century Stuning, Aluminum Chess Set Resembles Charles O. Perris Chess Set. Beautiful, one side natural-silver aluminum in squares the other gold ionized aluminum round shapes. Heavy. Felted. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | Yes | 3 |
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 |
452 | | Mid century fantastic lucite Chess Set One side clear, the other Pink-Purple. Beautiful. Exceptional design. Matching board included, elevated on four corner pedestals. Small chip to one corner of the board. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 3.75 |
856 | | Mid Century Brass and Aluminum Chess Set Beautiful design and exceptional production. Unusual and rare Chess set. One side Aluminum the other Brass. Modernistic Art Deco design. Pieces are six sided, providing many alternatives to puzzle the set together as a sculpture. Outstanding. Shows aging patina but no damage to the pieces other than (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 2.5 |
291 | | Mid 1900, Beautiful Lucite Chess Set Reference http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.ap?co=1&weiid=1871482&lang=En. American artist Charles Hollis Jones. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | No | 5 |
467 | | Mid 1900, Beautiful Lucite Chess Set Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | England | Yes | 3.25 |
400 | | Microbiology Cell Biology Chess Set Incredible Chess Set of Microbiology artwork by Chris Taylor "would-be scientist, turned sculptor". Each of the pieces is represented by a microorganism as follows:
K= archaeans - Pyrobaculum islandicum
Q= bacteria - Paenibacillus vortex
B= euglena - Euglena gracilis
N= yeast cell - Saccharom (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.125 |
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 |
60 | | Metal, hand made naive chess set Hand made copper, brass and stainless steel figural set made in Zimbabwe. Kings as warriors, rooks as huts and pawns as busts. With matching copper/brass board. Arrival2018. Sale. | Set | Metal | Zimbabwe | Yes | 2.5 |
838 | | Metal Chess Set/Game, Inlaid Wood Board w/ Storage, Very Attractive Very attractive Aluminum Metal Chess Set whose board has built-in storage.Board measures 10 1/4" and 2 1/4" inches tall. Excellent condition. The sliding door that houses the pieces has a spring-loaded ball-bearing latch that keeps the door closed. Pieces are stored in two bags for protection. There (more...) | Set | Metal | | Yes | 1.875 |
161 | | Metal and wood Chess set Metal and wood chess set. Top and base are metal, gold color. Center part is wood, grains show well, one side stained natural-light the other stained brown-dark. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 3.25 |
59 | | Metal and Penny chess set Precision made, aluminum chess set. Each piece contains two pennies at mid-section, raised on one side, flat on the other. One side black the other silver aluminum. The pieces are stored in a red-lined box with individual compartments for each piece. The game is played on the reverse side of the sto (more...) | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.125 |
874 | | Metal Alloy Baseball players Chess Set Beautiful Metal Alloy Baseball Players Chess Set with wooden Board and Storage Box.
In original box, by Merkury Gaming. Excellent condition.
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 0 |
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 |
799 | | Medieval Style Tin Pewter Spanish Galleon Chess Set with Travel Mat What an awesome and very unique chess set! This is a replica set of an original set found in the Captains cabin of a sunken Spanish Galleon off the Florida coast, or so the story goes.
It is still a really fun set. The mat rolls up and has its own carrying case. The mat and pouch are a synthetic (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Spain | No | 3 |
474 | | Mazzetti Grappa Chess Set in Wooden Case sold
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
346 | | MAX STUDIO Modern Acrylic Chess Set MAX STUDIO Modern Acrylic Chess Set
Acrylic-Lucite Chess set by Max Studio Home with accompanying blue and white board in framed in black stitched leather. Pieces sparkle through reflecting light through the bases. From the product: "Max Studios Collections brings you chess redesigned for the mod (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | No | 0 |
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 |
426 | | Man Ray Chess Set A 20th century licensed reproduction of the iconic 1920 Man Ray chess set. Made in Germany from solid beech wood with clear lacquered and black painted finishes. In Original box. Excellent condition.For Sold. 2022.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Germany | No | 3.25 |
321 | | Malevich Inspired Wood Handmade Chess set OOAK Wooden chess set by artist Viktor Dorofeev from Kursk, Russia. Viktor started to sell his craft in Moscow, in the famous art fair on Arbat Street back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the USSR. Today, his unique work of art can be found in collections in almost every part of the world, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 0 |
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 |
755 | | Macao style green and ivory metal Chess set Macao metal chess set. One site painted Green the other white-ivory. Very ornate. The royal pieces, bishops and pawns carved with human heads, the European king and queen portrayed as Carlos I of Portugal and Marie Amelia, versus orientals. Knights as horses heads, rooks as turrets with sentry huts (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 2.875 |
248 | | Lovely Nautical Chess set in storage box / Board Lovely design. Captains, sailors, ships, light houses and sea birds. Colorful. Board size 13.25" x 13.25". Board closes into compartmentalized storage of 3.5" deep. Square size 1.5". Sale. | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 2.75 |
615 | | Locks and keys Chess Set - fantastic art By artisans Matvey Solovyev and Nina Tsypina. 2001. Storage box / Board 10" x 10" x 1.25" (when closed), square 1.25" x 1.25".
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.375 |
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 |
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 |
438 | | Limited Edition Disney Mice Chess set One of a Limited Edition of 250 sets. Complete set 32 pieces "Mousesters". One side bronzed-copper the other bronzed-silver. Including Original Board as well as certificate of authenticity, still sealed in original protective pouch. Condition like new in original package. 2023. For sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | Yes | 3 |
591 | | Leonardo Da Vinci Chessmaen Leonardo Da Vincoi Chess Men - Set From Paciolis De Ludo Scachorum 1500
A beautiful High Renaissance chess design, from the recently discovered manuscript by the preeminent Renaissance mathematician Luca Pacioli.
Leonardo Da Vinci, possibly the most revered artist of all time, served as illust (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3.5 |
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 |
944 | | Law & Order Chess Set by Doug Anderson Law & Order - Incredible, humoristic and charming chess set. Every piece tells a story. Two different worlds clashing, the Lawful and the Outlaws.
Pieces vary in height, the tallest at over 8" and are mounted on a 2.5" round pedestals, one side black the other white. The board, size 24" x 24" wi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 8 |
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 |
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 |
754 | | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Likely early Drueke. With matching solid wooden board, 18" x 18" with 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" squares. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.625 |
265 | | Large Hand Carved Wooden Chess Set Beautifully turned and carved. Excellent condition. Origin, type of wood or age unknown. Spld.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 5 |
745 | | Large display Chess board With large size, magnetic pieces. 24" board.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 0 |
276 | | Large Christmas Chess Set in Wonderful presentation Box / Board Just in time for the holidays. Never used still in original box. Hand painted wooden chess pieces. Thirty two Chess pieces plus two additional two elves for decoration in the holiday spirit. Box size 19.5" x 19.5" x 2.5", Board size 16" x 16", square 1.75" x 1.75". Kirkland. Sold. | Set | Wood | China | No | 4.75 |
250 | | Large Chinese Ivory Chess set (6.0") Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set. Pre-ban era most likely early 20th century.
Extremely detailed, beautiful carving large set. Just look at the King, Knight, horse, Rook and other pieces. Large quantity of genuine elephant Ivory was used to make this massive set (almost 5 lb). See close up photos (more...) | Set | Ivory | China | No | 6 |
279 | | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set Rare. 1968. Handmade, signed by Greek artist Christopher Sclavenitis in the Minoan styles of figures, tradition of work of art. Brass/Bronze. Pieces are marked "Greece". Stylish pigures. One side with minotaurs, the other Roosters for pawns. With added beautifully matching original brass board with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 6 |
481 | | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set Rare. Est. 1960s-1970s (1973). Hand made, signed by Greece artist Selavenitis in the Ninoan figures tradition of work of art. Numbered 97. One side Copper/Bronze the other Brass. With beautifully matching board, hand made and etched. Approx. board 23.5" x 23.5", square 2.25" x 2.25". Pieces in exce (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 5.5 |
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 |
338 | | Keith Haring Chess Set MoMA Exclusive chess set with pieces adapted from some of Harings most beloved works. A cheerful set shaped after sketches that will be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the artist, the Keith Haring Chess Set features pawns made of Harings barking dogs and castles shaped like men with t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
272 | | 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. If set was made in two sizes, the rare being this one which is the large version, double the size of the small one. King over 4.75" tall with 1 3/8" square base. Incredible biblical motif, style, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 4.75 |
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 |
236 | | 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.
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https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/16480916_aharon-bezalel-israeli-silver-chess-set-the-pla (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
694 | | Intricately hand carved Chess Set in presentation case Very detailed. Unique and rare Chess set. Beautifully carved. May be molded but not signs / seems visible. In unique presentation case, with wooden base, velvet lined recesses that snugly house each chess piece. The top is sturdy tinted acrylic. Approx. case measures: 14" x 6" x 7". Outstanding. Ma (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | India | Yes | 4 |