| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 309 |  | research Antique Bone Chess Necklace all the pieces
Likely Jaques Status Quo pieces turned into a full set Necklace. 31 chess pieces plus and carved bone threaded lock .
enlarge | Set | Bone | | No | 0 |
| 355 |  | Research Antique bone Chess set red-Ivory
In original Colonial dovetailed box with sliding top.
enlarge | Set | Bone | | No | 3.25 |
| 353 |  | research Antique late 1700 Visagapatam Ivory chess set green and ivory
With a fantastic original box / board and a "History Note" by an early collector-owner. 2023.
enlarge | Set | Ivory | India | No | 4.25 |
| 945 |  | research Asterix Limited Series Chess Set
Charming chess set of Asterix and Obelix of Uderzo with the most famous characters of the famous Comic, Romans vs Vikings. Limited edition, hand painted in vivid colors, made in metal with all the details designed by Stuat Harris. All the pieces are marked on the bottom and marked on the underside o (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Germany | No | 2.75 |
| 963 | | Research Chess Set Puzzle Structure Art Cubo, French
Chess sculpture, thirty-two brass-copper-bronze pieces assembled into a single, elongated cube. Designed by French sculptor Jean Claude Laporte (Yanko). The chess pieces are fully functional and when game is over, can be assembled into a multi-layer cuboid. Assembly is somewhat complex - the pieces (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | France | Yes | 3.5 |
| 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 |
| 950 | | research Handmade medical chess ceramic wicker
Spectacular and original medical chess set in a limited-edition production. Currently discontinued. Handmade, complete 32 pieces chess set, one side predominantly green the other black. In original box, board included. K and Q = Doctors; Bishops = Nurses; Knights = Ambulances; Rooks = Hospitals; Paw (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Spain | Yes | 3 |
| 178 |  | research Imagery of Chess - chess set
"On December 12, 1944, The Imagery of Chess opened at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York City on the 4th floor of a townhouse at 42 East 57th Street. Conceived by the Dadaist and chess master Marcel Duchamp, gallery owner Julien Levy, and Dadaist and Surrealist Max Ernst, the exhibition brought tog (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 5.25 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 170 |  | research OOAK, Artisan, Whimsical glass chess set
It took three months to make this beautiful chess set. From designing the pieces through cutting the glass and arranging the small pieces to forming the final images to firing the glass in the kiln at high temperature, cooling off and assembling the on the final metal stands. Not only are the pieces (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | No | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 729 |  | Research Rare, Vintage chess set made of Horn and Bone
Vintage chess set 1960s, likely made of water buffalo (Ox) Horn and Bone. Beautifully carved. The wooden board 12" x 12" with 1.25" x 1.25" squares is made of inlaid squares of wood and Bone (?) and folds into a box to hold the chess pieces. The light squares are further hand engraved with character (more...)
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | China | No | 0 |
| 179 | | research rench RĂ©gence Style Faience Chessmen
A French Regence style Faience Chess Set. Made of faience, a fine form of glazed pottery, in Rouen, early 20th century. Sale. 2024. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | France | Yes | 4.25 |
| 183 | | research Sticks by Sarah Grant Custom Hand Made Game Table and Sports Chess set
Custom Sticks by Sarah Grant, Football-theme Chess game table and pieces. This unique OOAK set was custom built to reflect the rivalry between two prestigious schools UCLA and USC, dressed in the traditional uniforms. Football themed messages engraved all around the table: "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, do we have (more...) | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 4.5 |
| 294 | | research Stunning Ceramics chess set
Porcelain version of a late eighteenth or early nineteenth English set. AS described in Chess - The Story of Chesspieces from Antiquity to Modern Times, plate 155. 2019. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 4.75 |
| 371 |  | research Vintag; Soviet amber chess. Kaliningrad 1970
Vintage; Soviet Baltic amber chess. Kaliningrad 1970. The figures are made of plastic, imitation amber (aka Amberite). Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Russia | Yes | 3.9 |
| 889 | | research Vintage Anri Camelot Wooden Chess Set
Rare. Beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted figural Anri Camelot Chess Set. The chessmen are housed in their original compartmented Teak case. The pieces are reminiscent of figurines found in Gothic Cathedrals. These finely hand carved Anri Camelot Chess pieces are crafted from alpine maple and a (more...) | Set | Wood | Italy | Yes | 3.5 |
| 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 |
| 188 |  | Russian Chess Set
Board 12.625 x 12.625, height 1.75" when closed. Square 1.375". sold | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 3.375 |
| 249 |  | Russian Porcelain Chess Set
Admirals for Kings. Ships for Rooks. Hand painted. Porcelain board made of two parts. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | Yes | 3.5 |
| 410 |  | RUSSIAN PORCELAIN GZHEL CHESS SET
By artist Garanin. Usually, each piece is signed at the bottom underside but this set has felt which needs to be removed to check that. Board signed both front and back by artist and factory seal. Yuri Garanin has been an artist at Gzhel since 1980, renown creator of sculptures, chandeliers, chess-b (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | No | 4 |
| 237 |  | RUSSIAN PORCELAIN GZHEL CHESS SET WITH BOARD
Russian porcelain Gzhel Chess set with board. The board is 12.25" x 12.25" with a square size of 1.25" x 1.25". The entire chess set and board are hand made of the finest Russian porcelain.The Chess set has a nautical theme with Russian sailors as pawns, various ship officers as the major pieces (in (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | No | 2.625 |
| 632 |  | Santos (saints) Chess Set
In fitted box that has the chess board painted on it back. The box doubles as a display case that can be hung on the wall. Primitive carving; Naive painting. Beautiful set. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Columbia | Yes | 3.75 |
| 486 |  | Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco 1960-1970.
A puzzle sculpture and chess set designed by Franco Rocco and sold in very limited numbers, 1000 max. Made of solid polished brass with one set chromed. Amazingly engineered with absolute precision. Both pieces are signed and numbered by the artist. Each side composed of 17 pieces - 16 for the chess (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 62 |  | Sea Shells chess set
Russian artisans Matvey Solovyev and Nina Tsypina from Brooklyn, NY created this chess set meticulously composed and made of seashells, mounted on round wooden bases. Bases on one side are painted black, the other natural, stained wood. Signed Soltsyp. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Other | Russia | Yes | 3.25 |
| 67 |  | Siam Celadon Handmade Ceramics Chess set
Artist unknown. This ceramics chess set is beautifully made. One side glazed in light blue the other in pale green. Chess board serves as storage for the delicate pieces and is very ornate and well padded to protect the fragile pieces. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Thailand | Yes | 3.75 |
| 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 |
