| 800 |  | Turned Wooden Chess Set
 enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 0 |
| 804 |  | Vintage Tag Visual Chess set, Modern design, 1960s
Nice looking example of this unusual chess set. Pieces is excellent condition. Box and board showing age but in fair original condition. Complete, impressive vintage chess set. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
| 812 |  | Vintage 1974 Handcrafted Brass & Aluminum One of a Kind Chess Set
One of a Kind, handcrafted Brass & Aluminum Chess set in custom made Tin/Zinc case. Beautifully engineered and machined. The case is painted black and has inside metal divider to keep the pieces upright. Etched on the cover: "Happy Birthday..." and the date 3/1/74. Excellent Condition like new. Sol (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 0 |
| 820 |  | Very Cute and Interesting Chess Set
Origin unknown. Beautiful art. Note pawns that almost look like the digit 2 are actually a person kneeling to the king. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 0 |
| 832 |  | Cute Wooden painted chess set
Rare handcrafted and hand painted Chess Set with a flip over board. Hand-made in Sri Lanka. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4.2 |
| 838 | | 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 |
| 853 |  | Unknown maker Aluminium Mid Century Modern Eames Chess set
Vintage Aluminum Chess Set 1960s-1970s. Mid-Century modernist (EAMES) styled extruded aluminum chess set, Art Deco inspired Design. Similar to period sets made by Alcoa. This set is rare and in extreme beautiful and elegance. The pieces were cut from extruded aluminum bars and range in height from 1 (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | | Yes | 3 |
| 866 |  | Unique, Rare Mid century modernistic Chess set
Modern design large chess set in light and dark (reddish) colors. Felted and weighted. Excellent condition. 2019. Sale
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 6.25 |
| 869 |  | OOAK Vintage Hand Carved Antlers Chess Set
Fantastic Chess Set. Hand Carved from Deer / Elk antlers with accent carved of Bone, possibly Ivory. Likely Central European carving. Sold
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | | No | 5 |
| 871 |  | Vintage European Toy style Chess Set
Very cute. Excellent Condition. Some paint loss due to age and a small chip to the top of the storage box of size 9.25" x 6".
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 3.375 |
| 872 |  | Beautiful Bone and Horn Chess Set with matching board
Chess pieces are made of composite of Bone and Horn, likely of Water Buffalo. Origin unknown but likely India, Vietnam, South Korea or elsewhere in the far east. The box, which opens into the playing board is also tiled with the same material, all beautifully finished and polished. Available
enlarge | Set | Bone | | No | 2.75 |
| 875 |  | Antique, Rare Central Europe Selenus style Chess Set
Very rare Ivory and Ebony Chess set. Stunning Selenus set in mint condition (have not observed any flaw). Light pieces made of Ivory (pronounced Shreger lines); Ebony for the the dark. Superb carving and finish. Each piece is made in multiple sections that screw together. Likely late 1700 - early 18 (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | | Yes | 3.25 |
| 877 |  | Vintage, OOAK, Hand blown glass Chess Set
Abstract, Tear-Drop glass Chess set. Handmade blown glass in two-tone - one side black the other white, both on transparent glass base. Sale 2023.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | | Yes | 3 |
| 881 |  | Modernistic, beautiful wooden Chess Set
Beautifully designed. Incorporating modernistic, Art-Deco and traditional chess designs. Likely from Denmark. One side light accented with dark wood the opposite side dark wood accented with light. Excellent condition. Observation minor repair to one piece. Vintage, age unknown.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 3.375 |
| 895 |  | Horn/Antlers Chess Set
Hand Carved. Beautiful. Great Colors. Observation - one side of White Kings cross is broken. Repair. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | | Yes | 2.25 |
| 897 |  | Mid-Century Artisan, Ceramics Chess Set
Beautifully hand made in solid, rough ceramics. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 917 |  | 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 |
| 919 |  | 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 |
| 922 |  | Metallic Chess set of The Human Body
Unusual, rare GOTH dark body parts Death chess set. Each of the pieces is shaped of a part of the human body including various skeletal parts such as the Spinal cord (king) skull (queen), shoulder-blades (bishops), pelvis (knights), hand (rooks) and foot (pawns). In original box. Excellent condition (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 0 |
| 923 |  | Vintage-Antique Disks chess set in original cylinder
Rare and unusual Chess set from early 1900, possibly even earlier. The chess pieces are made of some soft elastic vinal-plastic material and the shapes of the pieces, in the style of the period, are printed on white and gold surface. The underside of the white pieces is black while for the gold piec (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
| 946 | | Design chess 1970s - Chess set - Rosewood and pear
Designer chess set in the 1970s style in rosewood and pear, King 80 mm, pawns 40 mm with its wooden box. For Sale. 2022.
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; | Set | Wood | | Yes | 0 |
| 975 |  | Vintage Artisan sparkplugs Chess set
Beautifull, handmade Artisan made chess set. Each piece is constructed around automotive Spark plug core then building and welding other metal elements to shape the individual pieces. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 977 |  | Charming "toy soldiers" wooden chess set
Rare, unique, vintage wooden chess set. Handmade, the two sides are of contrasting colors woods light and dark. The features of the individual pieces are further adorned with cuts of faux leather, in wonderful shapes and colors. Origin unknown - Scandinavia? Russia?, Italy?. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4 |
| 972 |  | Vintage, OOAK Chess Set and Board from Africa
OOAK, vintage, unique, chess set hand-made by African artist likely from Zambia. Beautifully featured crafted pieces inspired by African style. The pieces and the board are all made using indigenous materials such as sack-cloths, metal wires, wood, bamboo and feathers of unknown birds. It is meticul (more...)
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Africa | Yes | 4 |
| 559 |  | Vintage African Hand carved Chess set
Great carving, nice age-patina. Observations - one black pawn base has a small chip, another black pawn carved slightly different from the other seven. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Africa | No | 2.25 |
| 454 |  | African Chess Set
Extraordinary set from Burkina Fasso - the former Niger. Foundry pieces, welded onto a base, and hand painted. reference chess-museum.com. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Africa | Yes | 3 |
| 951 |  | Stunning Brutalist Bronze Chess set African theme
Wonderful mid-century bronze African tribal Chess set. Brutalist, "Frederick Weinberg" 32 Piece Chess figures housed in a wooden presentation box with top leather board/playing area.
Each piece is individually cast and a work of art. The finish patina is different for each side - one side redish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Africa | No | 7 |
| 172 |  | Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess set
Chinese, pre-ban ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. Large size. Beautiful and impressive. One side tea-stained brown the other ivory color. Wooden board of 18" x 18" x 3.75" when closed into a box. Inlaid wooden squares. Padded compartments for the chess pieces. Excellent condition. Fo (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 4 |
| 200 |  | Midcentury Ivory Chess set
Beautiful Hang On Ivory Factory brand, Hong Kong, chess set. Beautiful, precision carving Ivory, "Skinny" Staunton Design. One side natural color the other stained black. In original padded display box, which opens into an approx. 14" x 14" playing board. Shreger lines visible. All in excellent con (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3 |
| 231 |  | Star Trek - The New Generation Chess Set
1999. Sold | Set | Composite | China | No | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 276 |  | 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 |
| 292 |  | Vintage Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set
Chinese, pre-ban ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. One side natural the other "tea stained" ivory. In compartment wooden box / board 16" x 16" x (when closed). Very rare, still with its original cardboard packaging box. Board with 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" inlaid squares. Beautifully carved in (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3.75 |
| 304 |  | Beautiful Crusaders Chess set
Hand painted. Crusaders vs. Muslims. Crusaders: King Richard the 1st Lion Heart, Queen Berengaria of Navarre, Pope Gregory for Bishops, Knight of the Holy Order, Jerusalem for Rooks and Crusaders for pawns. Muslims: King Saladin and wife for queen, Caliphs for Bishops, Saracens Knights, Jerusalem fo (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 3.25 |
| 349 |  | Vintage Chinese Bone Chess set in custom box / board
Vintage Chinese, Hand carved chess set n extreme details. Beautiful and impressive. One side stained brown the other natural bone color. Wooden board of 16" x 16" turned into custom box (x 3.25") when closed in half. Painted wooden squares 1.75" x 1.75". Padded compartments for the chess pieces. Exc (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | China | No | 3.75 |
| 439 |  | Beautiful Hand Carved Chinese Figural Chess Set
Vintage. Missing black king. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | Yes | 0 |
| 466 |  | 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 |
| 469 |  | Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set
Chinese, pre-ban, small ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. Clear Shreger lines visible. Perfect condition - all flag and swords are detachable for safety. Box/board size 13"x13", 2.5" high when closed. Sale. 2022.
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3 |
| 498 |  | Stunning, Antique Chinese Ivory Chess set
Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set. Pre-ban era most likely early 20th century.
Extremely detailed, beautiful carving large set. Incredible Knight, horse, Rook, kings and other pieces. Not the early set likely late 1800 early 1900. Genuine elephant Ivory was used to make this set. Included manufact (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 5 |
| 514 |  | Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set
Chinese, pre-ban, ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. Clear Shreger lines visible. Perfect-Mint condition. Box/board size 16"x16"x3" high when closed. Unique features to note: Unique images of the kings, queens and bishops of opposing camps; Two styles bishops of each camp; Thoughtful c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 3 |
| 550 |  | Chinese, pre-ban, large ivory chess set in super fancy box / board
Chinese, pre-ban, very large. ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details, stunning beauty. Clear Shreger lines visible identifying genuine Ivory. Box/board size 18"x18", 4.25" high when closed. Super fancy. Extra padding. Squares (white) may be mother of pearl. Observations: One piece, tan hor (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 4.5 |
| 594 |  | Vintage Chinese Chess Set in Original Padded case
Made in the Peoples Republic of China. Chinese motif - Mandarins, horses, Chinese towers, contained in a padded box where the pieces are stored in two compartmentalized trays for protection. Pieces are made of bone, one side natural color the other tea-stained. Board made of cloth with black and red (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | China | Yes | 3.5 |
| 596 |  | Vintage Ivory puzzle ball boxed Chess set
This set has impressive detail, especially in the bases where 3 spheres have been carved sequentially into one another.
The box closes to 18" x 9" x 3.5" and contains special compartments for the chess pieces. Open into 18" x 18" chess board with 2" x 2" squares.
Box minimally scratched. Piece (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 4.25 |
| 598 | | Chinese Chess, Xiangqi, fine needlecraft chess pieces, naxi dongba culture
This is a brand new Chinese Chess set with a primitive, pictographic rollup chess board. The chess board measures 14.5" (370mm) in length, 13.3" (340mm) in width, and slightly less than 1/8 inch (3mm) in thickness when unfolded. Both the front and the back of this large size chess board are charac (more...) | Set | Leather | China | Yes | 0 |
| 610 |  | Antique, Chines Ivory Disk Chess Set
Chinese export Ivory Disk Chess Set, circa 1800. One side natural ivory the other stained, likely originally Green or Blue. With filigree decoration and figural carving in relief.
Complete set all 32 pieces. Extremely delicate and detailed carving. Wear and tear as shows in the photos. Some fadin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 0 |
| 635 |  | Golf Theme Chess Set
Pewter, hand painted. Lively colors. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | China | Yes | 3.125 |
| 646 |  | Superb Ivory Chess set
Excellent, very tailed carving. Nice presentation / storage board / box. Schreger lines super visible. Sold
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 0 |
