62 | | Sea Shells chess set Russian artisans Matvey Solovyev and Nina Tsypina from Brooklyn, NY created this chess set meticulously composed and made of seashells, mounted on round wooden bases. Bases on one side are painted black, the other natural, stained wood. Signed Soltsyp. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Other | Russia | Yes | 3.25 |
67 | | Siam Celadon Handmade Ceramics Chess set Artist unknown. This ceramics chess set is beautifully made. One side glazed in light blue the other in pale green. Chess board serves as storage for the delicate pieces and is very ornate and well padded to protect the fragile pieces. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Thailand | Yes | 3.75 |
485 | | Silver Indian King Chess Game Pieces. Silver Indian Chess Game Pieces Enameled, Gemstones, hand decorated. Elephant King with rider. Eight sided base. Mughal. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Other | India | Yes | 3.75 |
628 | | Silver Indian Rook Chess Game Pieces Silver Indian Chess Game Pieces Enameled, Gemstones, hand decorated. Elephant King with rider. Eight sided base. Mughal. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Silver | India | Yes | 0 |
351 | | Slate Chess Set by Inigo Jones Massive, beautiful chess set on a slate board, made of a 500 million years old slate (according to the maker).
Designed and made in Wales by Slate Craftsmen Inigo Jones and Co. Ltd. (founded in 1861), Groeslon, Caernarfon. Selected for the Design Centre, London. Very heavy about 25LB. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | Wales | No | 3.5 |
746 | | Small travel chess set Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 0 |
673 | | Small Vintage Bohemian Glass Chess Set In custom Vintage box. Pieces in mint/excellent condition box shows age. Glass board 10" x 10" included. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Germany | No | 0 |
528 | | Solid Chess board / table top Solid wood. Two sided, single blocks wood. Likely Oak. Weight about 30Lb. Overall size 28.5", Square 3", Thickness 1.5", Border 2".
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 1.5 |
231 | | Star Trek - The New Generation Chess Set 1999. Sold | Set | Composite | China | No | 4 |
576 | | Star Trek, Tridimensional chess set The official Franklin Mint, Star Trek 3-D chess set. Based upon the futuristic chess game, played on board of the star ship the USS Enterprise, between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, in the classic episode "Where no man has gone before." Chess set was made for a short time only and available in 1994.
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enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 1.625 |
710 | | Star Trek, Tridimensional Chess Set by Franklin Mint The official Franklin Mint, Star Trek 3-D chess set. Based upon the futuristic chess game, played on board of the star ship the USS Enterprise, between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, in the classic episode "Where no man has gone before." Chess set was made for a short time only and available in 1994.
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enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 1.625 |
681 | | STAUNTON CHESS SET EXOTIC HARDWOOD Stunning. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4.5 |
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 |
333 | | Stunning and made steampunk glass Chess Set OOAK Chess set and board made of stained glass. Hand made by American artist Gene Duvic, one side using mirror the other dark glass from glass. All pieces and board are drop-welding method to construct this ornate set. The pieces are triangular and built to resemble the standard Staunton design and (more...) | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 5.5 |
764 | | Stunning Blown Glass Chess Set Beautiful blown glass, Italian/Czech/Slovak
chess set. Reproduction (of original Italian set) by Elizabeth Gann in 2014. The pieces are hand blown in the Czech Republic by master glass blower Vladimir Zubrican; the Baroque style white and orange-colored pieces sit atop brass and turned wood pedes (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | Yes | 7.375 |
326 | | Stunning Brutalist Bronze Chess set Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist modernist chess set in the style of Giacometti. Each piece is an individually cast and is a work of art. The patina is different for each side - one side green the other red tinted. Fantastic abstract pieces yet true and recognizable c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Italy | Yes | 0 |
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 |
392 | | Stunning Cy Endfield Fischer Spassky Commemorative Chess Set Reproduction of the Cy Endfield Fischer Spassky Commemorative Chess Set. Made in 2022 to commemorate 50 years since the legendary match. The pieces are Nickel Silver for one side and 4K gold plated for the other and are housed in a black silk-lined, red leather, clam shell case which also contains t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | USA | No | 0 |
302 | | Stunning Disney Villains Chess set rare, limited edition Disney Villains Chess set, in original box with board and certificate of authenticity. The Disney Credit Card, in conjunction with The Disney Catalog, created this Limited Edition Villains Chess Set celebrating some of Disney s greatest villains. The sets were produced in 1997 (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | | No | 0 |
873 | | Stunning Franklin Mint Chess Set of the Gods Pristine condition, 1988 full 32 pieces. White side as the Greeks, the black side as the Romans gods and goddesses from classical mythology. In original storage box-table. Created by world-renowned sculptor Stuart Mark Feldman. .Promotional brochures and most individual certificate (15 of 16, one mi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 6.5 |
197 | | Stunning Game Compendium Chess and more
| Set | Ivory | France | Yes | 0 |
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 |
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 |
752 | | Stunning Lucite Chess set w/board Stunning modern design of Lucite-Acrylic chess pieces. One side translucent the other smoke (black-graphite-purple) gives this set a stunning presence. A matching 17" x 17", half inch thick board just complement and completes this wonderful set. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 4 |
350 | | Stunning Lucite-Resin Chess Set Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 3.625 |
240 | | Stunning Maharajah Elephants Chess Set Silver, decorated enamel and jewels.
Pure silver Meenakari enamel painted chess set featuring Kings and Queens as Indian Figurine Elephant, Howdah and Maharajahs, Camels for Bishops, Horses with riders for Knights, Elephants for Rooks and Foot Soldiers as Pawns. Based on the original ivory Jaipur (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | India | Yes | 3.75 |
401 | | Stunning Meenakari Enameled Silver Chess Set Stunning vintage Indian hand made Chess set made of Silver then enameled in great colors and design. Bust style. King and Queen as traditional figures, Camels for Bishops, Horses for Knights and Elephants for Rooks. Foot soldiers / Warriors for Pawns. Ref. https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/l (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | India | Yes | 1.625 |
852 | | Stunning Mid Century Aubock Chess Set Beautiful. Artistic. One side coated Gold the other Black color. Very stylish, precision outstanding art. Excellent condition, some aging patina but no dent or damage to the pieces. Carl Aubock, Austria.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Austria | No | 4 |
308 | | Stunning Mid Century Carl Aubock Chess Set Mid century, modernistic-minimalist chess set made by Austrian artist Carl Aubock. Carl Aubock is among the most celebrated figures of Austrian designers. Since erarly 20th century, the lineage is now in its fourth generation (all named Carl Aubock).
This large signature wooden Chess set, in ori (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Austria | No | 5.375 |
182 | | Stunning midcentury chess set by Sheila Zina Fantastic Chess set signed by artisan Sheila Zina. Multimedia primarily Lucite-Acrylic with Metal sculpturing, in stunning Bright Green and Orange. Likely inspired by the work of Charles Hollis Jones. Complimented with a matching board in thematic Toulouse-Lautrec style board approx. 16.75" x 16.75" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 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 |
655 | | Stunning Villeroy & Boch Crystal Chess Set Cut Crystal by Villery and Boch. Breath taking. One side clear the other cobalt blue. Heavy thick board (looks like 0.25") 16" x 16", square 1.875" x 1.875". Sticker on the box: Bohemia Glass Made in Czechoslovakia. 1970s. Note sticker on the inside of the box reads Made in West Germany. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Germany | No | 3 |
354 | | Stunning vintage early 1900 metal bust chess set This fantastic early set is made of metal (bronze?) and hand finished and painted with enamel in bold colors, predominantly Black, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The figures represent European royalty, in very very detailed and stylish design. A matching presentation box was added in a later date over s (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | 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 |
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 |
498 | | Stunning, Antique Chinese Ivory Chess set Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set. Pre-ban era most likely early 20th century.
Extremely detailed, beautiful carving large set. Incredible Knight, horse, Rook, kings and other pieces. Not the early set likely late 1800 early 1900. Genuine elephant Ivory was used to make this set. Included manufact (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 5 |
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 |
313 | | Stunning, Colorful, Transparent Acrylic-Lucite chess set Beautiful Chess set made in Australia and manufactured in Taiwan. This set is in perfect condition, never played with, only taken out of the box for pictures day. Ultra modern design of cylindrical chess pieces in stunning, cool colors. One side Orange pieces with Yellow pawns the other Blue pieces (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | Australia | No | 3.75 |
372 | | Stunning, Hand Carved, North American wildlife Chess Set Wooden Carved North American Wildlife Chess Set. Complete set of 32 pieces. King and queen are deer. Also horse, raccoon, buffalo, the pawns are dogs. The bottoms are either white or black. Felt on bottom of pieces. Interesting set. In very good condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4 |
833 | | Stunning, porcelain, large, Henry the VIII chess set by Rudolph Kammer A Field of Cloth of Gold porcelain chess set by Rudolph Kammer, German, 20th century. Outstanding quality pristine condition. Most beautiful chess set. From Bonhams and Christies auctions:
Gilt-heightened and polychrome, featuring Henry VIII and Francis I of France, English side with troubadour bi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Germany | No | 7.125 |
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 |
834 | | Stunning, Rare, Thuringer Frogs Chess set Thuringen Factory. Design by Albert Stahl. One side brown frogs the other green. Kings with crowns riding on turtles; Queens with crowns Squatting; Bishops with arms out-raised in mitre shape; Knight as frogs with clubs; Rooks as turrets with tiny frogs and pawns tiny frogs with clubs. All marked (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Germany | No | 2.5 |
676 | | Stunning, silver Don Quixote Bust Chess Set Don Quixote as King, Dulcinea de Tobosa as Queen, Sancho Panza as for Bishops, Horse-heads (Rosinante) for Knights, Windmills (spinning) for Rooks.
One side silver the other silver with an oxidized finish. Not stamped so no guaranteed silver. Stored in a custom book title Ajedres De Doq Quixote ( (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | Spain | No | 0 |
712 | | Superb creation Loony Tunes Chess set Superb creation Loony Tunes Chess set by Fort for Six Flags. Each piece is marked. King = Bugs Bunny, Queen = Duffy Duck, Bishop = Sylvester Cat, Knight = Tasmanian Devil, Rook = Tweety Bird and Marvin Martian as Paws. Pewter, one side natural the other tinted gold/brass. Outstanding. Each piece is (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 2.75 |
646 | | Superb Ivory Chess set Excellent, very tailed carving. Nice presentation / storage board / box. Schreger lines super visible. Sold
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 0 |
734 | | Superb travel magnetic chess set Marked Forthgoer. Special hinge retracts when opening the box to create seamless playing boards. Fantastic chess pieces. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Japan | Yes | 0 |
937 | | Surrealist chess Salvador Dali - Alloy with metallic appearance Exclusive and commemorative edition that the newspaper Cinco Dias and the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation released in 2004 for the centenary of the birth of the brilliant painter.
Thirty two alloy pieces with resin, limited series and signed by the Dali SVDF03 Foundation (2003).
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enlarge | Set | Composite | Spain | No | 0 |
603 | | The "Empire", most beautiful Lucite Chess Set One of the most beautiful Lucite Chess Set ever made.hese pieces come in custom made, compartmentalized Lucite boxes, one to house the White and the other the Black pieces. Approx. storage box size 19.5" x 3.5" x 2". Beautiful, futuristic yet traditional, custom made breath taking design by artist L (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | No | 3 |
725 | | The Book of Chess - chess set Design by Augusto Ghibelli. reference www. artecnicainc.com. Available. | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 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 |