| 404 |  | Fantastic Giant Capodimonte Porcelain Chess Players
Capodimonte Porcelain is widely considered to be among the finest Italian porcelain products in the world. For reference see http://popular.ebay.com/pottery-glass/capodimonte-porcelain.htm.
Very large, beautiful scene, outstanding colors and excellent condition. Likely first half of 20th C. Marke (more...)
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| 407 |  | Painted Composite Hand Made Cavemen Chess set
OOAK. Beautiful. Modeled as cavemen. Kings with clubs; Bishops with spears; Knights as Dinosaurs; Rooks as rocky turrets; Pawns with axes. Wooden bases The bases inscribed intrinsically 79. Available. Ref Christies Catalog Sep 20, 2006 lot 196 | Set | Composite | Italy | No | 0 |
| 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 |
| 414 |  | Turin, Italy 2006 Stunning Commemorative Chess set
The 37th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE and comprised an open and a women s tournaments, took place between May 20 and June 4, 2006, in Turin, Italy. There were 148 teams in the open event and 103 in the women s event. In total, 1307 players were registered. This chess set was created to commemor (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 4.25 |
| 433 |  | Anri Elsinores Chess Set
Fantastic Anri Chess set in original cardboard box. Light pieces made of Teak, the other Maple (Ahorn) wood. Condition is used and both box and pieces exhibit significant wear. One dark pawn seems to have been restored. Nothing that takes away from the beauty of this rare and unique set. Production (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 4 |
| 459 |  | Vintage 50s Anri Space Age Chess Set modern design
An early mid century & beautiful chess set by Anri the master wood carvers from Italy in the Black Forest Tradition. This set is called SPACE AGE / Universum, was designed by Arthur Elliot (former Disney Designer / Imagineer) and very much echoes the work of Brancusi. The chessmen each represent a " (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 4 |
| 473 |  | Extraordinary Murano Glass Blown Chess Set - Jews Catholics
Venice, Italy. Most likely by master glass blower member of the Tossi family. One of a kind, unique. Beautiful. Resembles but different from chess sets/theme on display at the Corning museum of Glass (NY), another at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia and other galleries and private collect (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 9.5 |
| 474 |  | Mazzetti Grappa Chess Set in Wooden Case
sold
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
| 477 |  | Murano Fused Glass Beads Chess set
Stunning. OOAK. Matching Murano glass board included. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | Yes | 3.125 |
| 483 |  | Vintage Vino Rosso Wine bottles Chess Set
Rare. 1968. Complete. Large. Beautiful. Note a few labels missing. A few minor chips and a couple of pieces repaired over time. A couple of pieces still filled with wine(?). Overall, very good condition.
Labels read: "Vino Rosso, Wine Produced and Bottled in Italy, C.V.C.S Certaldo, Firenze Italia (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Italy | Yes | 8.25 |
| 486 |  | Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco 1960-1970.
A puzzle sculpture and chess set designed by Franco Rocco and sold in very limited numbers, 1000 max. Made of solid polished brass with one set chromed. Amazingly engineered with absolute precision. Both pieces are signed and numbered by the artist. Each side composed of 17 pieces - 16 for the chess (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 533 |  | Umbra Playmate Chess Set
Hard to find fun chess set will inspire your child to become a great chess master. Playful funny faced , molded rubber playing pieces and chessboard. Measures 11.5 x 11.5 inches (29 x 29 cm). Sold
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | No | 0 |
| 537 |  | Beautiful Italian Chess Set
Solid Brass. Marked Vero Ottone. Pieces are felted with manufacturer logo imprinted. "Half moon" shape of the knight. sold
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 2.75 |
| 644 |  | Outstanding Vintage Chess Set from Italy
Rare, Vintage 32 Piece Chess set from Firenze, Italy. Composed of silver and gold tone metals. Figural pieces in outstanding, delicate, detailed and beautiful designs. In original Mahogany wooden storage-display box lined with fitted black velvet for the pieces. Box is marked with half-sliced queen (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 4.375 |
| 648 |  | Cool Metal Anri Chess set
Mid Century Anri, heavy metal chess set in custom made wooden storage / presentation box. The box is ornate and contains two levels of presentation trays, one removable the reveal the other sixteen pieces. The lid of the box is cracked but still structurally sound and only adds charm. The chess piec (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 656 |  | Incredible Benzoni Chess Set Gold/Silver plated
Extreme details. Marble board in metal frame raised on four pedestals. Square size approx. 2.5" x 2.5". Every piece signed (Piero Benzoni). Excellent Condition, original purchase price in the $15,000 to $25,000. Outstanding design and execution with a lot of gold and silver.
This set is inspired (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 4.75 |
| 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 |
| 689 |  | Modernistic UMBRA Modern rubber Chess Set
One side Magenta the other Black. Matching board included with these cure, whimsical, smiley pieces. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 714 |  | Authentic Anri Toriart Chess Set
""Charlemagne". Plain Ivory / Black. In original box. Early production. Sold
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Italy | No | 3 |
| 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 |
| 770 |  | Outstanding Murano Glass Chess set
Hand made in Italy. Murano glass Amazing orange and cobalt blue colors in spectacular design. Purchased in Venice in 2001. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
| 771 |  | Fantastic, hand made, "Modigliani" Chess set
Fantastic, hand made and painted, "Modigliani" style chess set. This is an artistic creation consists of 32 pieces made mainly with marble dust from the quarries of Carrara, Italy.
The pieces are flattened and touched up one by one and then aged and hand-painted by master craftsmen. The entire pr (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | No | 5.5 |
| 789 |  | Vintage Chess set - The Doles
One of a kind, artisan made chess set. Thirty two large pieces of finely, elaborate sculptured ceramics figurines. One side representing the free spirits "hippies" and the other the "establishment". The pieces are made of hard-solid ceramics and the construct reflects their spirited message - one s (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Italy | No | 6 |
| 854 |  | Dolfi Farmers Bust Chess Set
Beautiful Chess set made in South Tyrol region in northern Italy. Hand carved from European wood, finished and painted by hand. Dolfi Land in Val Gardena, carving Traditions since 1892.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 3 |
| 855 |  | Vintage Dolfi (?) Chess Set
Vintage Chess Set, Likely Dolfi.
Notice the unusually large bases ("add on"; not carved with the piece), assume done to "make it bigger" as well as provide room for heavier weights without sacrificing with a much larger diameter bases. Seen many German-Italian-Swiss-Austrian carved sets that are (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 5.5 |
| 801 |  | Vintage Anri Mediolanum Bust chess set
Made from 1966 to 1984. Reasonably rare. Hand painted wood. Excellent condition. Original box 11 5/8" x 7 7/8" x 3 3/8". Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 3.75 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 205 |  | Vintage, Kokeshi, Chess Set
Cute, Small Kokeshi Japanese Chess set in lovely colors. Excellent condition. Sale 2021.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Japan | Yes | 2.25 |
| 393 |  | Hello Kitty by Sanrio chess set with Castle
Stunning gift for Hello Kitty collector. The original, complete chess set, 32 solid pieces one side pre-dominantly Pink the other Light Blue. Included the original Board / Box with two storage drawers for the pieces as well Kitty s castle. The castle can be removed for play and replaced with a chess (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Japan | No | 2.125 |
| 515 |  | Unusual Antique Kokeshi Chess Set
Fantastic Set. "Bobble" heads all pieces except rooks. Extra piece, one for each side (why?). Beautiful and unusual. Original box included, purchase in 1956 in Sendai, Japan. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Japan | Yes | 2 |
| 629 |  | Very Cute, Vintage, Circus/Clowns Chess Set
Very Cute, Vintage, Circus/Clowns Chess Set with matching wooden board. Hand painted. Lively colors.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Japan | No | 3.25 |
| 674 |  | Vintage Ivory Japanese Chess set - outstanding
Vintage Japanese "Netsuke"(?) style chess set. This is a called Army of Occupation set because most of them were sold to the Army of Occupation troops after WWII.
One side natural (lightly stained) the other stained dark/brown. In original box 12.5" x 12.5" x 3.75" (when closed.) Inlay squares 1. (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | Japan | No | 2.125 |
| 691 |  | Rare, Superb, Vintage Travel Ivory Chess Set
In folding wood Board / case. Approx 8" x 8" x 1.25". Sold
enlarge | Set | Ivory | Japan | No | 1.25 |
| 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 |
| 775 | | OOAK Japanese Cargo Ships Chess Sets
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines maritime nautical cargo ship chess set. Commercial Liners. Each piece is marked with the chess figure and represents a ship in the fleet of this Japanese company. Mitsui O.S.K. is one of the largest cargo ship shipping companies in the world. Limited number of sets made by this c (more...) | Set | Metal | Japan | No | 0 |
| 863 |  | Rare, Vintage, Outstanding Puzzle Ball Chess Set
Beautiful, large size, unique design "puzzle ball" Chess set. Great production in Ivory, with superb high quality polished of an intricately carved chess set making this authentic and original. Visible Schreger lines. Felted bottom. Mint condition. At least three layers of puzzle balls and visible. (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | Japan | No | 4.635 |
| 865 |  | Interesting "Netsuki" Japanese Chess set
Netsuki style. Age, Material unknown, likely molded plastic. Sale.
enlarge | Set | | Japan | Yes | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 842 |  | Outstanding Vintage Zombies Chess set
Vintage Mexican folk art chess set shown in the corresponding images. This set was made of glazed clay in a modernist/expressionist/surrealist style in the early 20th century. Each individually sculpted piece is unique and features extreme glazed details.
Pieces are in excellent condition. All fo (more...)
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| 160 |  | Turned wood Chess set
Turned wood chess set. One side stained natural the other painted black. Decorated with typical Mexican circle impressions. arrival2008. sold | Set | Wood | Mexico | No | 4.75 |
| 212 |  | Fantastic Clay-Bisque Chess Set
Beautiful, Religious Scheme Chess set. Unique. Sold | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | No | 0 |
| 312 |  | Rare Mayan Terracotta Chess Set in custom box-board
Rare, hand made, Terra-cotta Chess set. Matching board made of individual Terracotta square with
drawer to hold the pieces for storage. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | Yes | 0 |
| 463 |  | Outstanding hand carved & painted bone Chess set
Likely Mexican, bone, 1980s. Large, Outstanding carving and hand painted. Extreme accuracy and quality - almost looks like machine made. Excellent condition, only visible is a crack to the base on one queen, almost invisible. Laminated and decorated storage box / board 17.5" x 17.5" x 4.5" tall. Pad (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | Mexico | No | 5.375 |
| 470 |  | Hand made and hand painted Chess Set from Mexico
This chess set is hand made and hand painted from Mexico. The king is approx 5.5 inches tall.The pieces all have flowers painted on them.The set was purchased in Mexico in the 1980s. The pieces are all in fine condition .The pieces are hollow and very detailed for hand made signed artist!
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | | 0 |
| 471 |  | Vintage, Naive, Paper Mache Chess Set
This set was purchased in Mexico in 1966 ,it was made by a young blind Mexican Boy in the hills of Oxaca. One side is blue the other yellow. This is a wonderful folk art set from Mexico.
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | Mexico | | 0 |
| 781 |  | Wood and Bone chess set
Beautiful hand carved chess set made of wood with bovine bone embellishing. Large size, great for display as well as play. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Mexico | Yes | 6 |
| 797 |  | Charming Chess set hand made of straw
Charming chess set hand made and painted. Wooden bases, wire skeleton wrapped in strings of straw. 2019. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Other | Mexico | Yes | 0 |
