| 420 |  | Beautiful, antique Islamic motif, Wooden Chess Set
Rare, colorful, authentic Indian-Islamic motif Chess set from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Excellent condition considering its age. A couple of dings and significant use-rubbing of the paint, commensurate with age. Measurements are of Bishop & Rook. Sale.
 enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 2.5 |
| 442 |  | Vintage Indian Wooden Elephants Hand carved Chess Set
Age unknown, likely 1960s-1970s possibly later. Type of wood likely Sandalwood. One side natural the other darkened wood. Accents (ivory, finials) likely bone. Ornate hand carving. Camels for Bishops, Elephants for Rooks. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 3.25 |
| 451 |  | Trophies Chess Set
Original Trophies Chess Set. Limited edition. Kings marked CCI. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | India | No | 4 |
| 485 |  | Silver Indian King Chess Game Pieces.
Silver Indian Chess Game Pieces Enameled, Gemstones, hand decorated. Elephant King with rider. Eight sided base. Mughal. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Other | India | Yes | 3.75 |
| 499 |  | White marble and precious gemstone Chess board Amazing design.
"Dark" squares beautifully carved through with ancient design. Made in Jabalpur then inlaid with precious stones in Jaipur, India. Precious stones include Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Cormalinian, Tiger Eye, Sea shells and more. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | India | Yes | 0 |
| 512 |  | 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 |
| 612 |  | Beautiful, Islamic motif, Bone Chess Set
Genuine antique. Condition commensurate with age. Several damaged pieces but nothing structural. 2022. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | No | 3.375 |
| 628 |  | Silver Indian Rook Chess Game Pieces
Silver Indian Chess Game Pieces Enameled, Gemstones, hand decorated. Elephant King with rider. Eight sided base. Mughal. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Silver | India | Yes | 0 |
| 694 |  | 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 |
| 701 |  | Vintage, Great finish, tall pieces Chess Set
Wonderful, rare, Islamic design Chess set. Unusual tall structure but pieces are non-figurative, in traditional style. All pieces are stamped "India" on the underside of the based, which likely dates the set to early 1900, when the international standard to label products emerged, e.g. "Made of Indi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | No | 6 |
| 902 |  | 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 |
| 905 |  | Beautiful, Islamic motif, Wooden Chess Set
Hand carved and painted. Beautiful color and feel. Muslim design. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 2.5 |
| 907 |  | Stunning Indian Maharajah, Polychrome, Chess Set
Vintage, majestic wooden set in fitted coffer. Beautifully carved sandalwood. Meticulously painted Chess Set. One side predominantly red and gold the other green and silver. Ornate. Kings and Queens riding Elephants with tigers on top of canopy); Camels/riders for Bishops; Horses/riders for Knights; (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | India | Yes | 6 |
| 908 |  | Antique, Fantastic, Indian Ivory Chess Set
Both sides natural Ivory with Schreger lines very visible. "Black" side is marked with red rings on the bases of all 16 pieces. All pieces marked with black rings on the underside around the area where the "stem" screws into the base. Excellent condition. Observations: Each side has three bishops (i (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | India | Yes | 3.375 |
| 930 |  | Unique, rare, Shofarim carved bone Chess set
Rare and unique bone chess set. Twenties century recreation in bone of the original Ivory set as described in the "bible" for chess collectors - The Illustrated Guide to World Chess Sets by
Victor Keats (1984). In biblical times, an instrument called "Shofar", usually made of a ram s horn was used (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | No | 3 |
| 933 |  | Punjab Style, travel, Bone Set early 1900s
Hand carved in bone Chess pieces, Punjab style in matching box. Very detailed and beautiful carving of an early, small, travel chess set. Bone inlay period box. Sale. 2021.
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 3 |
| 940 | | Antique Rajasthan Carved Bone Chess Set
AISALMER, India / Rajasthan.
Carved bone, traces of polychrome.
Complete set of thirty-two Chess pieces in its original box. The king and queen are represented by elephants carrying a "Howdah" on their backs (a sort of pack or palanquin used to transport important people). The other pawns are char (more...) | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 3.5 |
| 948 |  | research Rare Small Cobras Chess set
Small Pewter Chess set. Likely Indian. Kings and Queens=Vishnu(?), Bishop=Warriors holding a sword-dagger, Knight=Elephants with riders holding flag-banner, Rooks=Temples, Pawns=Flute playing Cobra Charmers in action. Charming with incredible details for its size. Shown with small, matching marble b (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | India | Yes | 2.5 |
| 960 |  | Beautiful hand carved bone chess set
Very sleek hand carved/turned bone chess set. High quality carving and finish. One side dyed ref the other natural bone. 2022. For sale.
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 5 |
| 967 |  | 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 |
| 973 |  | Vintage, OOAK, Artisan made, Yemenite figural beautiful Chess Set from Israel
OOAK, mid-century charming chess set made with love using multimedia materials such as cloth, gypsum, gemstones, metal ornaments. Handmade and painted. Each piece molded and has a unique expression with biblical motif. Signed by the artist Naomi. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Israel | No | 6.5 |
| 191 |  | Artisitc Nuts & Bolts Chess Set
Made by an Israeli artist, retired after suffering a stroke. One of a kind as the artist guaranteed never to repeat a design. 1980s. sold | Set | Metal | Israel | No | 3 |
| 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 |
| 272 |  | 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 |
| 310 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, rounded
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Vintage Chess Set by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of 32 chess pieces with Teppich s characteristic design. This set comes in stored in the original compartmentalized, handmade wooden box that opens into a pla (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 968 |  | 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 |
| 435 |  | Most beautiful vintage silver filigree Chess Set
Yemenite filigree work, Beautiful. Made of Silver - all pieces are stamped "Israel Silver 925" (possibly 800, in Hebrew). One side Gold plated and topped with small Rubies. The other natural silver topped with Turquoise stones from the dead sea. Knights in shape of horse s heads have small matching (more...) | Set | Silver | Israel | No | 3.5 |
| 443 |  | Fantastic olive wood hand carved chess set
One of the most beautiful olive wood chess set I havve ever seen. Modernistic yet traditional design. Beautiful hand turning/carving. Space age design. Likely 1950s-1960s. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Israel | Yes | 5.75 |
| 482 |  | One-of-a-kind, artist made hardware pegged Chess Set
This beautiful set was purchased in the late 1980s during one of my visits to Israel. The artist who committed to never produce the same set more than once, has later suffered a stroke and is no longer active. The pegged pieces are made of common hardware, welded and beautifully shaped to represent (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Israel | No | 5 |
| 544 |  | Ultra minimalist chess set / puzzle designed by Gad Almaliah
This chess set is a reproduction of the hand-crafted ultra minimalist chess set designed by the late Gad Almaliah. The set sells at museum gift shops and galleries for $360. The original version was a limited edition of 10 and sold in museums and galleries for $5,000 each.
The set is made of die (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Israel | No | 0 |
| 548 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, pointed
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of chess pieces with Teppichs characteristic design. Unmarked. Placed in original wooden box with etched decorations. Box 25 x 13 cm. Needs some good clea (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 659 |  | Outstanding Minimalistic Olive Wood Chess Set circa 1950
Pieces are weighted and felted. In original box. Folder board / storage included. Excellent condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Israel | Yes | 3.375 |
| 698 |  | Vintage Chess Set in Wooden Box Gold / Silver Tone Portable
Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 776 | | Unique Jeweled Chess set from Israel
One side gold color and decorated with pink Opals the other, silver color decorated with blue Turquoise stones. | Set | Metal | Israel | No | 0 |
| 777 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 40s, Israel Hans Teppich, ornate
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. This version was likely one of the first ever created, likely in the late 40s (possibly between 1934 - 1948!). The pieces are super ornate and marked "Palestine". Later versions were marked Jerusalem, Israel (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | No | 2.5 |
| 795 |  | Modern Wooden Chess Set, Vintage from Israel
Modern Wooden Chess Set, Complete Vintage Set from Israel with Wood Pieces and Case. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 885 |  | 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 |
| 910 |  | 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 |
| 947 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, decorated
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of chess pieces with Teppichs characteristic design. Unmarked. Placed in original wooden box with etched decorations. Box 25 x 13 cm. Needs some good clea (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 953 |  | Beautiful Purim Chess set by Kosher inc.
Wonderful and colorful chess set based on the biblical book "Megilat Esther". This set unfolds the story of Purim. The pieces are sculpted of intricate resin and stored in a compartmental wooden box, 16″ x 16″ x 3″, with removable top chess board. Designed for The Kosher Gift Collection and is (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Israel | No | 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 |
| 378 |  | Rare, Vintage post modern Chess set
Very rare and beautiful metal chess set mounted on round Lucite bases. Made in Italy. One side chrome plated the other black. Stunning beauty and charm. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 387 |  | Vintage Murano Gold Fused Chess Set. Venice, Italy
With board mounted on pawn-shaped pedestals. Excellent condition. Looked like gold leaf-infused glass. Board 12" x 12", square 1 1/4" x 1 1/4", raised on four 1 1/4" pedestals. Pieces approx. size: K=4", Q=3.5", B=3", N=2.5", R=2.25", P=2". Murano, Gold Fused Chess Set. Venice, Italy. Similar to a s (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | Yes | 4 |
| 396 |  | Modernistic metal Chess set Nickel-Chrome
Fantastic Chess set by Umbra. Highly polished pieces in Chrome-Nickel. One side silver the other carbide color. In original padded package to protect the pieces. Like new condition. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 2.25 |
