| 706 |  | Rare, Vintage Wooden Don Quixote Theme Chess Set
A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Made of Wood,
beautifully hand-crafted. 2024. Sale.
 enlarge | Set | Wood | Spain | Yes | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 395 |  | Rare, Vintage Brass/Chrome Chess Set in Nautical Display
Nautical Chess Set in well designed nautical wooden, Walnut, display with mirrors on two sides. The units incorporates a compass plate and is designed for free standing or wall mounting. Chess pieces nest around the compass. They resemble light houses and were beautifully and precisely crafted. Fro (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.125 |
| 427 |  | Rare, Vintage Alcoa Aluminum Alice in Wonderland Chess Set
1970 Alcoa Aluminum "Alice in Wonderland" Chess Set. The chess pieces represent characters from "Alice in Wonderland" in design authentic to the original "Through the Looking Glass" book by Lewis Carroll. Manufactured by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). The pieces are nested in a custom made (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | No | 4.25 |
| 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 |
| 423 |  | Rare, Charming Disney - Mickey Chess set
A complete, 32 pieces chess set presenting many of the beloved Disney characters - Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and others. The chess pieces are made of ceramics bisque finish. These small size pieces are incredibly detailed, colorful and overall, super charming. A product only available in Euro D (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | France | Yes | 0 |
| 830 |  | Rare wooded "Bears of Berne" chess set circa late 1800s
Rare "Bears of Berne" chess set circa late 1800s. Detailed, beautiful and exceptional wood carvings of bears made in Bern, Switzerland. Kings wearing crowns and holding scepters; Queens wearing crowns and holding baby bears; Bishops as runners with strapped mail pouches; Knights as baby bears riding (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Switzerland | No | 3.5 |
| 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 |
| 284 |  | Rare Peter Max Chess set. Stunning
Rare 1971, Peter Max interlocking images by Kontrell. In original box, board, booklet etc. Good condition with normal aging. Amazing Pop-Art three-dimensional chess set, with lavishly illustrated pieces that perfectly fit together on stands, with the bright, colorful, fantastic decoration and imagin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | 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 |
| 753 | | Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin
From the internet: "This distinctively crafted bronzed metal Mid-Century Modern Evolution chess set was created by Pierre Cardin and features the four knight pieces formed in the shape of the PC logo of the day." Heavy metal set in custom presentation box. Great condition with some peeling of the pl (more...) | Set | Metal | | Yes | 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 |
| 845 |  | Rare hand carved John Biccard Chess set
This beautiful set was hand carved in marble dust impregnated resin. It the creation of John Biccard, a South African artist-sculptor, who s shop produce many highly-collectible small sculptures of characters taken from literature or history, many whimsical. High quality. Production of the Biccard M (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | South Africa | No | 3 |
| 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 |
| 295 |  | Rare Charming Tex Avery 1998 Demons and Merveilles Chess set
Beautiful, thirty two figural, hand painted resin Tex Avery characters. DROOPY for white king with RED by his side against debonair WOLFY with another version of RED. Other characters include: SLAP-HAPPY LION, SCREWBALL SQUIRREL, Droopy s foil BULL DOG, BLACKIE the CAT, and more. Weighted and felted (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | France | No | 3.15 |
| 709 |  | Rare Ceramic chess set by sculptor Hanneke Zuiderhoek
Ceramic chess set by Hanneke Zuiderhoek, ca. 1990,
entitled "Checkmate". All pieces caricatured and painted polychrome. Large and creative set, in original case. Complete with ceramic chessboard. Hand made by renown Dutch sculptor-ceramicist Hanneke Zuiderhoek, born 1940. Approx. sizes: K=6 3/8", Q (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | The Netherlands | No | 0 |
| 232 | | Rare Austrian / German Biedemeier Antique Chess Set
Fine Carving with Unusual Disc Bishops
This rare Biedemeier chess set is of superior form and large size. All 32 pieces appear to be original. The light side is made from fruitwood or boxwood with a lovely mellow patina. The Kings, Queens, Bishops, and Rooks have contrasting colored tops. The Kni (more...) | Set | Wood | Austria | | 0 |
| 662 |  | Rare Antique Regency Travel Peg Chess Set
In original Box. Working Locks. Removable lock bar to secure all the pieces inside the box when not in play. Great comfortable pieces size with fantastic aging patina to the wooden pieces and the Mahogany box. A couple cracks to the box have been fixed over time. Box size approx. 10 1/2" x 5" x 2" w (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | France | Yes | 2.25 |
| 380 |  | Rare and Unique early 1900 Chess Set
Beautiful and rare chess set in double tray custom leather storage / display box. Made in Germany with products tickets still attached. One side Gold the other Silver color. Excellent condition with some patina on the silver pieces. Box, 11.75" x 6.75" x 3.5", in excellent condition, with two workin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Germany | No | 3 |
| 317 |  | Rare 1980s Partha Pewter / Rawcliffe Chess set
Vintage Rawcliffe Pewter Medieval Fantasy Chess set. One side the Wizard world the other the underworld (?). Swarovski Crystal on all the Wizard side pieces in stunning colors (yellow and Purple). Pieces marked on the bottom - Radcliff Pewter 1985, 1987, PP nnn, etc. 2023. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
| 862 |  | Purple Amythest and Amber Borosilicate Chess Set
Boro glass chess set. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
| 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 |
| 961 |  | Precision made metal pipes chess set - Hilippi
Artistic chess set made of round metal, pipes-like, in extreme precision. Likely aluminum, one side black the other natural aluminum. In original box including matching board. 2022. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Germany | No | 2.5 |
| 561 |  | Plastic, weighted Medieval Chess Set
Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 4 |
| 939 | | Pewter Dinosaur fossil chess set
Dinosaur fossil chess set, with playing pieces sculpted based on the fossilized skulls of dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and cretaceous periods. The sculpts are based on a small plinth which displays the name of the dinosaur being represented by the piece.
The set, made from lead free pewter (more...) | Set | Metal | England | Yes | 2 |
| 407 |  | Painted Composite Hand Made Cavemen Chess set
OOAK. Beautiful. Modeled as cavemen. Kings with clubs; Bishops with spears; Knights as Dinosaurs; Rooks as rocky turrets; Pawns with axes. Wooden bases The bases inscribed intrinsically 79. Available. Ref Christies Catalog Sep 20, 2006 lot 196 | Set | Composite | Italy | No | 0 |
| 608 |  | Outstanding, Vintage, Bakelite Chess Set in custom storage box
Charming Maroon and Butterscotch Bakelite chess set in original, custom, plastic-leather green box. Pieces placed in custom bases then top closes to keep everything in place. Made of single, solid Bakelite piece and not threaded/screwed together parts. Outstanding, charming set in perfect condition (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | No | 3.25 |
| 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 |
| 337 | | Outstanding Vintage Hand Caved Zombies Chess set
Vintage, artisan hand carved Chess set. Origin unknown. Each individually sculpted piece is unique and features rough look and scary piercing looking eyes.
Pieces are in excellent condition. 2021. Sale. | Set | Wood | | Yes | 5.5 |
| 644 |  | Outstanding Vintage Chess Set from Italy
Rare, Vintage 32 Piece Chess set from Firenze, Italy. Composed of silver and gold tone metals. Figural pieces in outstanding, delicate, detailed and beautiful designs. In original Mahogany wooden storage-display box lined with fitted black velvet for the pieces. Box is marked with half-sliced queen (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 4.375 |
| 570 |  | Outstanding Vikings-Irish wooden Chess Set
At the end of the eights century, the first Viking raiders appeared in Irish waters. This set may have been made to reflect on the period of several centuries, during which the Viking performed hit-and-run attacks on coastal targets of the Celtic regions. Beautiful, minimal yet expressive and powerf (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Ireland | No | 4 |
| 770 |  | Outstanding Murano Glass Chess set
Hand made in Italy. Murano glass Amazing orange and cobalt blue colors in spectacular design. Purchased in Venice in 2001. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
| 560 |  | Outstanding Modernistic Chess Set in beautiful inlayed box
Large size. Weighted. Incredible precision. Heavy, solid wood. Great feel and touch. Possibly 1960s by artist Svenhugo Karisson. Possibly rosewood and oak. Excellent condition. Board doubles up as storage box, felted with special lock mechanism and pedestals to raise the board off the table. All, pi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Denmark | No | 3.875 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 595 |  | Outstanding Custom Walnut & Oak Chess Set
Custom Walnut & Oak Chess Set, a la Bauhous concept/style - simple design, each piece shape represents its move, solid craftsmanship. Custom board / storage box made of over 0.5" thick individual Walnut & Oak squares too. King in a shape of Cross, eight-sided Queen, six-sided "diagonal" bishops, "L" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 2.75 |
| 675 |  | Outstanding American Indian Kachina Dolls Chess set
Handcrafted by American Indians artists of the Southwest using materials indigenous to that area, mainly carved of roots of the cotton-tree. Using Hopi and Zuni inspired Kachina doll chessmen and a Navajo sand painted chessboard. Fantastic, OOAK origin. Faithfully reflects important aspects of the l (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 6.5 |
| 651 |  | Ornate Ivory/Amber-like Chess Set
Very ornate and beautiful chess set including playing board with storage, all well crafted with great attention to minute details. The pieces are thoughtfully painted, the center of the pieces is amber-like/translucent and some pieces are decorated with red gems. Similar theme was applied to decorat (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | | No | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 669 |  | OOK. Wow. American Indian tribes Chess Set
Outstanding details. Fantastic theme. Like mini Kachina dolls. Marvelous painting, colorful, very imaginative, Multi-media (glass, feathers, yarn, rhinestones, Chess pieces. Teepees decorated with American Indian typical colors and themes, including "actual" supporting posts. Each pieces is holding (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 2.25 |
| 638 |  | OOK Dogs and Cats Hand Made Chess Set
Handmade one of a kind chess set made of clay available to prisoners. Great conversation piece and gift for the dog or cat or chess collector. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
| 319 |  | OOAK. Superb American Indian tribal Chess Set
American Indian Tribal Chess set using Hopi and Zuni inspired Kachina chessmen dolls. Outstanding details carved in stone and embellished with semi-precious stones of traditional Native American Indian (Navajo). Handcrafted by American Indian artisans of the Southwest using materials indigenous to t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 671 |  | OOAK Wire Chess set with beautiful tops and bases
One of a kind Heavy Wire center Chess set with beautiful top and base.
enlarge | Set | Composite | | No | 0 |
| 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 |
| 382 |  | OOAK Vintage Nautical Chess Set
Hand made and painted chess set, likely from England. One side represents the outlaws, Sea Pirates and the other her majesty forces. Meticulously painted in lively colors and details, each pieces is signed (APZ or ARZ) and the major pieces dated "77" (1977?). Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 2.125 |
