| 700 |  | Vintage Russian Chess Set in storage box
Sale.
 enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | Yes | 0 |
| 736 |  | Beautiful Hand made travel Chess set and Box
Outstanding carving on the box. Beautiful pieces. Mint condition. Likely eastern European. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | Yes | 0 |
| 750 |  | Vintage, Russian, Bakelite Chess Set in custom box / board
Hard solid, molded plastic (possibly mixed with porcelain), brass mounts and accents. Beautiful pieces - Kings, Queens, Bishops and Pawn with facial expressions. Made in communist Russia in the mid 20th century and labeled "Tsar & Tsaritsa" (King & Queen). It represents old Russian monarchy glory.
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enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Russia | Yes | 4.5 |
| 811 |  | Original exclusive handmade chess set made of USSR vintage coins
Original exclusive handmade chess set made of USSR vintage coins - KOPEKS, various denominations. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Russia | Yes | 0 |
| 821 |  | Beautiful, Ornate, Large Chess set
Hand painted in extreme details and contracting colors. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 4.375 |
| 823 |  | Vintage Russian Chess Set, double-head horses
Beautiful, outstanding design, traditional Russian Chess set. Likely Bakelite or other old-solid plastic material. Double headed horses for knights, boats for rooks. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Russia | Yes | 4.25 |
| 857 |  | 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 |
| 858 |  | Original Chess Set art made of processed bread
Very original Chess Set hand made by a prisoner-artist in Russian jail using materials available mainly wood, bread then meticulously painted in lively acrylic colors. Almost caricature style, the two camps represent fully uniformed army / guards units. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | Russia | Yes | 4 |
| 921 |  | Vintage, Stunning Amber Chess set
Charming chess set carved / turned by hand. Likely Russian. This set has all the great attributes of Amber - colors, feel, (no) smell etc. Meticulously carved as can be observed by the slight, minute differences between the pieces, especially in closeups photos of the carvings on the knights. One si (more...)
enlarge | Set | | Russia | No | 3.125 |
| 924 |  | Charming Mid century Bakelite chess set
Solid pieces. Made of Bakelite or alike material (e.g. Crystalate. Beautiful and unique. Good feel and comfortable playing as well as mice display. 2019. Sold..
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Russia | No | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 324 |  | OOAK Wow, Artisan chess set
Made by Polish artist Robert Borowski, Wroclaw,
Poland this is a theme Chess set - End of Times. This set is made of scrap metals, adornments, a lot of imagination and extreme creativity. The bases are made of Polish coins, which are also used a weights to provide support for the pieces. A matching (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Poland | Yes | 3.5 |
| 381 |  | OOAK Wow, Artisan chess set
Made by Polish artist Robert Borowski, Wroclaw,
Poland this is a theme Chess set - The Druids. This set is made of scrap metals, adornments, a lot of imagination and extreme creativity. The bases are made of Polish coins, which are also used a weights to provide support for the pieces. A matching (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Poland | No | 3.5 |
| 429 |  | OOAK artisan Chess set - Copper, Brass, Wood by Andrzej Nowakowscy
A wonderful hand made chess set by Magda and Andrzej Nowakowscy of Warsaw Poland in 1977. The two camps represent Medieval-Viking figures. One side in copper, the other side in brass. Each piece is made of Brass and Copper and elaborated in details with decorative materials as needed. The 19" x 19" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Poland | No | 7.25 |
| 587 |  | Vintage Hand Turned / Carved Wooden Chess Set
Eastern Europe, likely Poland. Large, Weighted and Felted pieces.Box / Board size 15" x 15" x 1.75" when closed, square size 1.625" x 1.625". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Poland | Yes | 3.625 |
| 728 | | Blue & Natural Wood Chess set
In matching board / storage. Likely Polish. Available. | Set | Wood | Poland | Yes | 4.75 |
| 791 |  | Vintage Pyrography Chess Set
This is a basic, rather primitive-looking wood chess board/case with light and dark-stained chess pieces that were designed using the burnt wood method. The inside of the chess board/case is lined with felt, as well as the bottom of each of the chess pieces. If you love chess like I do, or are a cra (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Poland | Yes | 0 |
| 836 | | Vintage Porcelain Chess Set, CMielow
Rare porcelain chess set. Made in Poland, in the tradition of fine German, Austrian and French porcelain work by Meissen, Limoges and others. Marked 1790 CMielow. CMielow was established in 1790 and is considered on of the oldest operating porcelain factory in the world. One side blackened the other (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Poland | Yes | 0 |
| 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...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | No | 5 |
| 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 |
| 859 |  | Musical Notes Chess Set
Beautiful. Made with 3D printing by Mexican artist. Sale
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Mexico | Yes | 3.25 |
| 867 |  | 1965 Extruded Aluminum Chess Set in Presentation boxes
Alcomex 1965 Aluminum Chess Set. Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E. Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by Alcomex S.A. Aluminum Company. Alcomex was partially owned by Alcoa, who in 1962 introduced the legendary aluminum set in a long (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | Mexico | Yes | 5 |
| 938 |  | Charming, artisan, Mexican oasis Chess set
enlarge | Set | Composite | Mexico | No | 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 |
| 161 |  | 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 |
| 190 |  | Murano Glass Chess Set
Fanrastic Murano Glass Chess Set, made in the 60s by Italian Master glass artist Giuliano Tosi (Maestro Tosi). Incredible beauty and presence, expressions and glass art. One side fire red-orange the other deep-sea green. Incredible art, facial expressions (see close-ups), with gold glitter infused i (more...) | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 7 |
| 219 |  | Authentic Toriart Anri Chess Set
1050s-1960s. sold | Set | Wood | Italy | No | 3.5 |
| 316 |  | Whimsical Gnomes and Orcs Chess set by Paolo Chiari
Charming chess set with matching board made by Paolo Chiari in Italy of a cold cast marble resin and then painstakingly hand painted by skilled artisans. 2019. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | Yes | 2.625 |
| 323 |  | research Vintage mid-century abstract chess set in custom box
Spectacular, rare Mid Century Modern Italian abstract Metal Chess Set. Heavy metal Brass color vs Silver, the 32 pieces are stored in hand crafted compartmentalized Wood box. The pieces are felted and labeled with Made in Italy stickers and are in excellent condition for age. Sold. 2019.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 2.75 |
| 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 |
| 336 |  | research Pintado a Mano - Egyptian Nigri Chess Set
Beautiful chess set and in excellent condition, in original packaging. Made by Nigri, Italy in the late 1900, hand carved, this set commemorates the ancient Egyptian empire. xnew. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | Italy | Yes | 4.5 |
