826 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t826) | Incredible String Art Chess Set Custom Made by Local Artist Dhana Boyle. Fantastic, creative art in two-tone stained wood using a single string art techniques. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 3.375 |
512 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t512) | Incredible, Rare, Ornate Chess Set from Jaipur Most ornate Chess Set. All hand made of silk, cloth, brass, copper wires, beads, brass bells, etc. This set took seventy five days to make by hand and every detail is outstanding. Beautiful presentation box, size 17 3/8" x 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" with designated compartments for the pieces - Camels for Bish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silk-Cloth | India | Yes | 3.75 |
885 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t885) | 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 |
865 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t865) | Interesting "Netsuki" Japanese Chess set Netsuki style. Age, Material unknown, likely molded plastic. Sale.
enlarge | Set | | Japan | Yes | 0 |
447 | ![click to view item click to view item](../../sys_prod/icons/camera_16.gif) | Interesting chess links D: www.teamhassenplug.org/monsterchess/
Paulo de Souza: www.chessfractal.com
D: www.freakonomics.com/2011/06/20/what-chess-tells-us-about-the-value-of-perception/
CCI: www.chesscollectormagazine.co.uk
Diego Alonso: www.flickr.com/photos/44607214@N07/
Slawek Wojtowicz: www.art-chess.com/ | Misc | | | | 0 |
857 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t857) | Interesting Chess Set made of wrapped wood This Chess set is hand made by wrapping around a string of wood - birch bark and pine root then embellishing with white and black to differentiate the camps. Interesting design and interpretation of the traditional "Staunton" design. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 3 |
466 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t466) | International Chess Set - Bamboo Vintage International Chess Set - Bamboo. Made in the peoples republic of China. In fitted box. With Folding board included. Excellent condition. One pieces age-cracked bamboo. Board is stained in a couple of places. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | No | 4 |
694 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t694) | 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 |
236 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t236) | 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/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 |
272 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t272) | 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 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t910) | 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 |
529 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t529) | Jaque perfume / eau de toilette, King Miniature perfume by Myrna Pons, FUll with original perfume. Barcelona, Spain. Sale.
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Glass-Crystal | Spain | Yes | 0 |
733 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t733) | Karpov on Karpov Memories of a Chess World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Near mint condition. Only opened once to take these photos. Limited, Signed, First Edition book. Leather with silk ribbon bookmark. 1991 By Easton Press. Translated by Todd Bludeau. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
338 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t338) | 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 |
899 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t899) | 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 |
279 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t279) | 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 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t481) | 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 |
250 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t250) | 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 |
276 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t276) | 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 |
745 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t745) | Large display Chess board With large size, magnetic pieces. 24" board.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 0 |
265 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t265) | 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 |
754 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t754) | 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 |
919 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t919) | 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 |
904 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t904) | 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 |
944 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t944) | 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 |
524 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t524) | Lego Vikings sold
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Denmark | No | 0 |
917 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t917) | 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 |
591 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t591) | 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 |
438 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t438) | 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 |
884 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t884) | 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 |
968 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t968) | 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 |
615 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t615) | 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 |
248 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t248) | 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 |
522 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t522) | M. Czerniak - La Defenca Francesa French Defence by M. Czerniak. Argentina 1960. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | | Yes | 0 |
755 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t755) | 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 |
967 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t967) | 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 |
1 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t1) | Make Your Own Chess Set David Carroll
Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., USA
Published 1974
150 pages | Book | | | | 6.25 |
321 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t321) | 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 |
426 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t426) | 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 |
898 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t898) | 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 |
6 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t6) | Master Pieces - The Story of Chess: the pieces, players and passion of 1,000 years Gareth Williams
A Quintet Book
Published by Apple Press, London, England
Published 2000
160 pages | Book | | | | 8 |
346 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t346) | 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 |
474 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t474) | Mazzetti Grappa Chess Set in Wooden Case sold
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
799 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t799) | 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 |
902 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t902) | 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 |
874 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t874) | 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 |
59 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t59) | 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 |
161 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t161) | 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 |
838 | ![click to view item click to view item](../../sys_prod/icons/camera_16.gif) | 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 |
60 | ![click to view item click to view item](../thumbs/t60) | 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 |