828 | | Vintage Sparkling Glass Chess set GlassGlo brand Leaded Art Glass By Glass House Studio inc. 1971. Was sold as a kit for self-art cementing glass marbles, selected for size. Piece of American history. Original documents included. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 4 |
829 | | Carton Pierre Casket with Large Staunton Chess set Fantastic Limited-Edition Production by House of Stanton. Probably one of the most beautiful reproductions of Jaques 4" chess sets in one of the most stunning reproductions of storage caskets ever made.
The chess set design is of the House of Staunton collector series chessmen. From the HOS descr (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | Yes | 4 |
831 | | Antique, Rare, Sapolio Grocery Promotion Chess from 1895 A piece of American history providing both Chess and Life advice. Very rare chess set. Copyright 1985. Promotion for the Grocery Trade only.
This set consists of two very thick card boards, holding a complete set of 16 lithographed thick cardboard game piece tokens. One set printed in red the ot (more...)
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | No | 0 |
848 | | Fantastic Chess set of musicians in the nude Nude Musician Clay Orchestra Set by Louis Rizzo - Hollis, ME 1970s. Background "After establishing the Hollis Center Pottery and Sculpting Studio, Louis and his wife Marjorie successfully ran the business for 28 exciting years. Sculpting became his life and clay, water, and fire the means to express (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
849 | | One of a kind NJM legacy chess set My retirement legacy, NJM 06/30/2017. 2006 to 2017.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 0 |
851 | | Chess King and Queen Fathers day art King and Queen by artist Remi Raphaelli. King cross with semi-precious gemstone; Queen crown with embedded semi-precious gemstones and live miniature plant.
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Composite | USA | No | 7 |
862 | | Purple Amythest and Amber Borosilicate Chess Set Boro glass chess set. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
864 | | OOAK Whimsical Artisan Chess set - Career Occupations Hand made in clay and embellished. Each piece signed by the artist. This set represents various professions and occupations from everyday life. King = Surgeon; Queen = Traveler/shopper; Bishop = Lawer; Knight = Scientist; Rooks = Accountant/Secretary; Pawns = Policeman, Tennis Player, Realtor, Stude (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 6.5 |
868 | | OOAK, beautiful, hand made Chess set - Surfing USA Artisan made unique and beautiful Chess Set. All figures of beach goers and surfers. Fantastic. Sold
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
870 | | OOAK Adam and Eve Playing Chess Unique, outstanding, work of biblical (literally!) proportion by American artist glass master Milton Townnsend. All Glass! Depicting Adam and Eve standing under the tree of knowledge. Having just tasted the forbidden fruit, they are playing Chess - beautifully made, all 32 pieces. Snake is hanging d (more...)
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 0 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
876 | | Rare mid-century ICE extruded aluminum Chess set Alcoa 1972 Aluminum Chess Set. Rare design variation of the classic Alcoa Austin E. Cox theme of the 60s. Excellent aluminum presentation case with the familiar blue windowed door and compartments for the pieces. The pieces were cut from extruded aluminum bars and range in height from 3" tall for th (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | No | 4.25 |
878 | | Modern fantastic design, Buddy Chess Set by Umbra Great, very sleek and flashy, playful chess set. Iconic Umbra Buddy character takes on new forms in the game of chess yet maintain resemblance to the "traditional", familiar Staunton design. Chess pieces are made of cast zinc with glossy nickel and titanium finish of light and dark. Pieces are felt (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
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 |
886 | | Tth Boyds Collection, Boyds Bears, Winstons Wonderful Chess Set Very cute Boyds Bears Chess Set in original box, 10" x 10" board and documentation. Marked 2002. All Chess pieces and board are marked with the original Boyds Bear insignia.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 1.5 |
887 | | Very ornate, Most beautiful, Christmas Chess Set Kurt Adler, NY. Made in China. Matching Board included. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 3.5 |
888 | | American Revolution Chess Set. Rare. Fantastic pewter Chess set. One side Americans the other British. Hand Painted. Included also 24 Lathe turned Checkers pieces in two-tone, interlocking woods, with American flag manually painted on each. Chess and Checkers pieces are stored in a padded drawer in a wooden box (15 1/4" x 15 1/4") with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.75 |
892 | | The American Chess Players Handbook The American Chess Players Handbook. Copyright 1934 by The John C. Winston Co. (The J.C.W Co.). Printed in the USA. Excellent Condition. Sale.
enlarge | Book | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 0 |
893 | | Chess Strategy Chess game by Amen A/P. Titled Chess Strategy. Lithograph. Signed by the artist. Sale.
enlarge | Picture Art | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 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 |
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 |
900 | | Disney Family Fun Chess Set Chess Pieces: K=Mickey, Q=Minnie, B=Genie, N=Hercules, R=Cinderella, P=Winnie the Pooh. Like New, Pieces and Tin Box. Box size 11" x 10.25" x 3.75". Including also Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe games.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 3 |
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 |
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 |
918 | | Time Goes by Chess Head This amazing, life size sculpture was made by an unknown american artist in the 1980s. It depicts a beautiful head-face wearing a Mohawk hair style made of chess pieces. The artist added a cigarette which is actually a working clock. The eyes of the figure are closed but a set of dark glass is avail (more...)
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 12 |
927 | | Rare Frederick Remington Pewter Chess Set Fantastic Chess Set, pewter reproductions of western bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington. The light pieces are American Indians and the dark pieces Cowboys. Both sides are dressed with period clothing and carrying weapons. The rooks on the Indians side are represented by wild Buffalo while on th (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.25 |
928 | | research A Short History of Chess by Henry A. Davidson Henry A. Davidson M.Sc., M.D. New York: Greenberg, 1949. First Edition. brown cloth, no dust jacket. Very good. Octavo (8 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches) 228 pages, illustrated with black and white photos, bibliography, and index, insignificant shelf wear (lower right front corner of cover slightly bumped), con (more...)
enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
931 | | Vintage 1990 Masterworks Fine Pewter Wild West Chess Set Beautiful, American Indians Chess set. Pieces made by Fine Pewter Masterworks and are marked 1990 and labeled. King = Proud Warrior, Queen = Sacajaneaa, Bishop = Good Hunting, Knight = Dancer, Rook = Eagle, Pawn = Totem Pole.
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 0 |
932 | | Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set The Noble Collection, Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set. TM Warner Brothers Inc. From the description -
A unique and striking chess set that allows players to choose their favorite Hogwarts House as their team. Play Gryffindor vs. Slytherin or Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw or any combination. All playin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.5 |
935 | | Autographed Frank Marshall s Chess "Swindles" Marshall s Chess "Swindles" by
Frank James Marshall, American Chess Champion. 1914
From the title page of the book:
Comprising over one hundred and twenty-five of his best tournament and match GAMES AT CHESS
Together With the annotation of the same by himself and other well known Chess authoriti (more...)
enlarge | Book | | USA | 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 |
956 | | Research Hand cast solid pewter Chess Set Arabian Nights by Wanda Scruby Beautiful, excellent condition pewter Chess set Arabian Nights. Designed by Wanda Scruby and produced by the Soldier Factory Atascadero in California. Note that the company was operational from 31 May 1988 until dissolved on 15 December 1992.
Silver Color Pieces:
King (Sorcerer / Genie, arms cro (more...) | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 3.5 |
959 | | OOAK Lucite towers chess set Fantastic chess set made of layered Lucite rings mounted on central metal shaft, white on one side black for the other. These beautiful chess pieces are made from a very thick (~1/2") Lucite by cutting round disks using precision laser. The horse head is further elongated. Each piece is assembled by (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | No | 3.75 |
964 | | Musical Chess Set by Zella Bradsley Original, OOAK metal-steel chess sculpture made by artist Zella Bradsley from ID. The board, delivers a framework of musical notes and clefs, is constructed of individual, handprinted ceramic tiles which are assembled a further-adorned steel frame. The chess pieces are made of free hand cut steel; o (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 3.75 |
965 | | Rare Vintage William McMahon Broze-Nickel Chess set, Kingquest A unique Brutalist/semi-abstract style Chess set designed by William McMahon, 1964. Included also the original certificate/flyer. Unusual chess set fully captures the nobility, valor and mystery of the Age of Chivalry. Song of Roland - In the game of chess, the King is the Quest. "Let them encounter (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 3.25 |
966 | | Vintage Lucite chess set Mid Century. Likely by Charles Hollis Jones. Excellent condition. Beautiful, intricate design. Stylish Lucite pieces mounted on metal bases. One side transparent the other brown-smoke. Matching, multi-layers board approx. 16" x 16" with 1.875" squares included and all in the original cardboard prese (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 3 |
129 | | Commemorative chess medal My personal chess medal-plate, received in 2004 at a simultaneous game played by the great Anatoly Karpov against 23 players in Madrid, Spain. Engraved and signed by Karpov. | Jewelry | Metal | Spain | | 0 |
150 | | Vintage Wood Whimsical Art Don Quixote Chess Set Likely mid century. Exact age unknown. Made of wood and beautifully painted in lively colors. Stunning cute rendition of Don Quixote (Sancho for Bishops). Hand painted and creatively embellished (e.g., metal spear and helmet, ropes for horses tails). In original cardboard box. Very good condition. S (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Spain | No | 0 |
180 | | research Large Unique Gaudi Chess Set. Outstanding Rare, limited edition Gaudi chess set, one of the best and largest made. Stunning beauty. Modeled after genius Gaudi architectural theme present in Barcelona. Themes from Barcelona building tops, chimneys and ventilations of the Palacio, Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Casa Vicens, Parque Guell, La Sagrada (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Spain | Yes | 8 |
204 | | Vintage Don Quixote Theme Chess Set A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Beautiful. Metals pieces on wooden Pedestals. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Spain | Yes | 4.75 |
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 |
269 | | Beautiful Lacquered Travel Folding Chess Box With plastic pegged Chess pieces. Box size 6.25" x 4.75" x 1.25" when closed. Including space for captured pieces. Made in Spain. Like new never used. Sale. | Set | Wood | Spain | Yes | 1 |
285 | | research Mid Century ALFARAZ Chess Set Rare and unusual pottery chess set made in Spain by the Alfaraz Pottery. Stunning mid century. The chess set is hand made of a brick red clay and has a very interesting mottled glaze in amazing details and beauty in impressive size. An interesting piece of mid century pottery, the pieces are marked (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Spain | Yes | 5.25 |
383 | | Unique Gaudi Chess Set. Outstanding Limited edition Gaudi chess set, one of the best and largest made. Stunning beauty. Modeled after genius Gaudi architectural theme present in Barcelona. Themes from Barcelona building tops, chimneys and ventilations of the Palacio, Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Casa Vicens, Parque Guell, La Sagrada Famil (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Spain | No | 4.25 |
955 | | research "Flamenco" Made of horseshoe nails and screw parts. | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Spain | Yes | 3.5 |
613 | | Rare, Vintage Don Quixote Theme Chess Set A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Made of crushed marble then molded and beautifully hand-painted. Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | Spain | Yes | 5.5 |
529 | | 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 |
609 | | Cute Spanish Matador Chess Set Bulls for Knights. sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | Spain | No | 0 |