264 | | Pramed Poster - Garri Kasparov at the Manhattan Chess Club Manhattan Chess Club, Casa de Espana, American Chess Foundation, and Jose A. Cuchi, present a simultaneous exhibition by World Champion Garri Kasparov. February 23rd, 1988. Sold. | Picture Art | | USA | No | 18.5 |
263 | | A History of Chess by Jerzy Gizycki Publisher - The Abby Library, London 1972, 371 pages. First published in Polish in 1960 by "Sport i Turystyka".
One of the most comprehensive and entertaining publications of the history and art of the game, following all the intricacies from ancient to modern times.
Lively text, accompanied (more...) | Book | | England | Yes | 10.75 |
262 | | Antique French large "Regency" Chess set in box. Late 1800-early 1900, likely no later than 1920. Large size French Regency style. Perfect condition. Pleasant feel and patina. Box shows age signs and may not be original. Sold. | Set | Wood | France | No | 3.75 |
261 | | Vintage Bone Hand Carved Chinese Chess Set Early 1900. Hand Carved. All pieces stamped Hand Made in Hong Kong. Light Pieces natural bone; Dark pieces stained Red.Excellent condition. Observations(minor): Red king missing small bone head-crown, white rook missing flag. Sale. | Set | Bone | China | Yes | 3 |
260 | | Chess Salt & Pepper shakers White King for Salt; Black Queen for Pepper. Condition new in box. Sold. | Houseware | Porcelain-Ceramics | | No | 4.25 |
259 | | Colorful Flinstones Chess Set 1993 Lovely colors and lively figures in plastic. By Hanna Barbara Productions Inc. Sealed in original box. Originally sold by FAO Schwarz. sold | Set | Composite | | No | 3.25 |
258 | | The New Yorker Cover Page, Chess, September 29, 1975 Chess, In the park by Charles E. Martin published September 29, 1975. Printed on Somerset Velvet paper. Finished and mounted in a black, aluminum metal frame under glass. Ready to hang on the wall. Outer dimensions below. Note - this is NOT the magazines cover cover page but rather a special art-pro (more...) | Picture Art | Other | USA | Yes | 12.375 |
257 | | The New Yorker Cover Page, Chess, June 24, 1974 Chess, Dog and Cat on top of the World by by Andre Francois, published June 24, 1974. Printed on Somerset Velvet paper. Finished and mounted in a black, aluminum metal frame under glass. Ready to hang on the wall. Outer dimensions below. Note - this is NOT the magazines cover cover page but rather a (more...) | Picture Art | Other | USA | Yes | 12.375 |
256 | | Vintage Coffee House Weighted Chess Set Excellent Condition. In Storage box. Vintage, age unknown, likely 1940-1960s. Cedar box (may not be original) marked:
Est. 1940
HORN
No. 0--40
No.CRILLS
MADE IN U.S.A
Sale. | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 3.25 |
255 | | Beautiful Hand Carved Russian Chess Set Detailed, dramatic carving. Two tone wood. Vintage, age unknown. Beautiful board/storage box. Box size 12.5" x 6.25" x 1.75" folded. Square 1" x 1". Inlaid. Sale. | Set | Wood | Russia | Yes | 3.75 |
254 | | Villeroy & Boch Chess Horse Bottle Stopper Crystal. Clear. Stunning. Age unknown. Sold. | Houseware | Glass-Crystal | Germany | No | 6 |
253 | | Vntg. PEWTER CHESS SET-CHRISTIANS & MOORS -SPANISH WAR Beautiful vintage, circa 1960s Pewter CHESS SET is in excellent condition and so attractive! Depicting the historical conflict in Spain between the Christians and the Muslim Moors. The set is silver pewter and gold wash pewter. The Muslims are silver, the Christians gold. Nice detail and interpretat (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 0 |
252 | | Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Travelling Chess Box / Set Large Whittington Travelling Chess Set, Jaques Type, England, c. 1890; Unmarked. Victorian Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood & bone. The chessmen are bone. Size: Closed: 2 3/4" high x 10" wide x 5" across; Open: 20" wide x 10" across; Inner Board Playing Field: 9 1/8" wide x 9 1/16" across; King: 9/16" (more...) | Set | Ivory | England | No | 0 |
251 | | D ring
| Jewelry | Other | | No | 0 |
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 |
249 | | Russian Porcelain Chess Set Admirals for Kings. Ships for Rooks. Hand painted. Porcelain board made of two parts. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | Yes | 3.5 |
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 |
247 | | Hand Carved, Hand Painted, Beautiful Nautical Chess Set Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Sailor Nautical Chess Set by Wolfgang Bruno Kurtz (1926-2013)
Pieces include mermaids, seahorses, light houses, captains and deck hands. Sale. | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4.5 |
246 | | Vintage Hermann Ohme Mid Century Modern Chess Set A set of lovely chessmen designed by Herman Ohme and manufactured by Pleasant-time Industries 1960s. This set has an unique modern style with sleek, minimalistic lines. Large set. Double-triple weighted - pieces stand very solid. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 4.75 |
245 | | Fantastic vintage lucite Chess set Sale.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 6.25 |
244 | | Vintage Chess and Checkers pocket size Set By Twin Games. Late 1800 - early 1900. Never used. Pieces and instructions stored in a special flat sleeve-pocket on the underside of the board. Pocket Travel Sale. | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 0 |
243 | | Two skeletons playing Chess Sold
. | Figurine-Sculpture | Composite | | No | 5 |
242 | | Unique, beautiful solitaire Frog playing Chess Sale. | Figurine-Sculpture | Composite | | Yes | 4.5 |
241 | | Vintage Fantastic Chinese Dragon Chess Set Hand carved / turned. All pieces have carved faces. Knights in the shape of very detailed dragons. Each piece is slightly different due to hand carving. Sold | Set | Wood | China | No | 3.375 |
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 |
239 | | House of Faberge Jeweled Egg Chess Set Franklin Mint House of Faberge Jeweled Egg Chess Set. This is a luxurious collectors egg in which the traditional "surprise" is an extraordinary miniature chess set. Lavishly accented with 24K gold, sterling silver, and a rich red ruby. There is a special drawer in the base of the egg to securely st (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 0 |
238 | | Walt Disney "Cargo" Chess Set Designed and sculpted by Disney Legend and chess aficionado Ralph Kent in late 1994, the "Walts Cargo" chess set has become a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of Disney artists. The set features Western themed Disney characters divided in a "good guys against bad guys" struggle for control (more...) | Set | Composite | USA | No | 7 |
237 | | RUSSIAN PORCELAIN GZHEL CHESS SET WITH BOARD Russian porcelain Gzhel Chess set with board. The board is 12.25" x 12.25" with a square size of 1.25" x 1.25". The entire chess set and board are hand made of the finest Russian porcelain.The Chess set has a nautical theme with Russian sailors as pawns, various ship officers as the major pieces (in (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | No | 2.625 |
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.
References:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/75672455_sterling-chess-set-by-aharon-bezalel
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/16480916_aharon-bezalel-israeli-silver-chess-set-the-pla (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
235 | | Hai Karate 1960s Horse chess decanter old bottle 1960s and early 70s. | Houseware | Glass-Crystal | | | 0 |
234 | | Unique Leather-skin Chess set Sold | Set | Leather | | No | 0 |
233 | | Austin Enterprises Chess Board 1962 Custom made chess board for Alcoa chess sets was also available from Alcoa. Made of cloth mounted on wood and enclosed in aluminum frame. Was built to be played or hung on the wall. Most common color is two shades of blue but also available in Green, Red and Gold/Yellow. Sold. | Set | Other | USA | No | 0 |
232 | | Rare Austrian / German Biedemeier Antique Chess Set Fine Carving with Unusual Disc Bishops
This rare Biedemeier chess set is of superior form and large size. All 32 pieces appear to be original. The light side is made from fruitwood or boxwood with a lovely mellow patina. The Kings, Queens, Bishops, and Rooks have contrasting colored tops. The Kni (more...) | Set | Wood | Austria | | 0 |
231 | | Star Trek - The New Generation Chess Set 1999. Sold | Set | Composite | China | No | 4 |
230 | | Vintage Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones One of the most beautiful and amazing vintage Chess sets by Charles Hollis Jones - famous artist-designer from the 70s. Each piece is hand sculpted and is not exact. The colors change from every angle and is just a beautiful set. An original matching board complete this amazing piece of art. This is (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 0 |
224 | | Future by unknown artist
| Picture Art | Other | | | 0 |
223 | | OOAK Hand carved Elk antlers chess set Hand carved - natural Elk horns. Fantastic, creative, and most artistic chess set made of symmetrical pair of Elk antlers. Facial expressions and other features are hand carved into the natural curves of the horn.
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | Canada | No | 7 |
222 | | Beautiful wall clock - ocean view with chess pieces Chess clock. Evening scene painted on old playing record. Hour markers as chess pieces. Purchased from a street artist in Barcelona, Spain. Sale. | Furniture | Bakelite-Plastic | Spain | Yes | 0 |
221 | | Beautiful Detailed Vintage Chess Set Large. Weighted. Great feel. Originally made in Germany. For a short period may have been produced in the USA or Canada. Age unknown, possibly 1950s even before. In original box. Excellent condition. Some age damage to the box. Sold | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Germany | No | 3.75 |
220 | | Chess playing clock/timer
| Furniture | Bakelite-Plastic | Germany | | 0 |
219 | | Authentic Toriart Anri Chess Set 1050s-1960s. sold | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 3.5 |
218 | | Chess theme lemonade/drinking glass set Two boxes available. Eight glasses. sold | Houseware | Glass-Crystal | USA | No | 6 |
217 | | Artesania Rinconada Chess Set in Chest Way back in the 1960s Jesus & Javier Carbajales designed a wonderful chess set which they sold to sailors who made their way into Montevideo, Uruguay in South America. Over the years they made many versions and this is a beautiful one in a wonderful wooden chest. All 32 pieces are individually car (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Uruguay | No | 4.5 |
216 | | Vintage game table Chess, Backgammon, Cards Folding. Very sturdy. Great condition. Sale. | Furniture | Metal | USA | Yes | 0 |
215 | | Antique Chess Set 16 pieces only. Sale. | Set | Bone | England | Yes | 0 |
214 | | Santa Playing Chess or is he practicing while the Elves are busy...
In original box 7.5" x 5.5" x 12". Fabriche Santa by KSA Collectibles. Sold | Figurine-Sculpture | Wood | China | No | 0 |
213 | | Beautiful Chess Nutcracker Beautifully hand made of wood and cloth and hand-painted, this nutcracker is done with Chess theme - checkered base, Rook at the foot of the King, wearing checkered clothing and with a crown and a cross, and is holding a Pawn "wand". It is fully operational. Over 15" tall standing on a 4.5" x 4.5" b (more...) | Houseware | Wood | USA | Yes | 12 |
212 | | Fantastic Clay-Bisque Chess Set Beautiful, Religious Scheme Chess set. Unique. Sold | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | No | 0 |
211 | | Chess theme wall memo board with chess pins Sale. | Houseware | | | Yes | 0 |
210 | | Chess Theme Ashtrays Decorated modeled after 50s Murano Chess set design - King and Queen. Sale. | Houseware | Glass-Crystal | | Yes | 0 |