Hand carved ivory chess set

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Camel bone chess pieces have a unique and natural classic look. The regulations surrounding the ivory trade means that it is important to check that a chess set made from ivory is dated within the legal period. These rare chess sets were made from ivory in the past, many centuries ago. Antique chess sets a primer on identification and value.

Antique chess set for sale vintage antiques for sale. Novica contributes to the worldwide propagation of the legendary game with chess sets that are crafted by hand from a variety of materials. An early 19th century ivory miniature calvert pattern chess set, the turned and carved men of fine quality, the knights horses heads. As so many above, i too have a hand carved ivory chess set with asian figures on a base and stem having little balls half way up and second and third balls carved inside of the outer one. Each piece screws together in multiple sections and the base of each, has 5 balls within balls, painstakingly carved with age old craftsmanship. Look at the pieces very closely as they should have grain in them with hairline dark fractures. Some chessmen are quite simple, and some are very elaborate.

Jul 27, 2014 hi i have a chess set from hong kong that is hand carved ivory before the ivory ban. This is a handmade woolly mammoth ivory chessset mammuthus primigenius. The chessboard is made out of wenge wood millettia laurentii. The worlds most beautiful and unusual chess sets atlas obscura. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art. Company of turners in 1819 and his business was at 189 fleet street, london. I have detailed photographs of the pieces and boxcarrying case.

It was brought over by my grandfather in the mid 1900s. I have a chess set from hong kong that is hand carved ivory. Ivory chess set in vintage chess for sale in stock ebay. Now that weve inherited it, id love to know more about it. Dec 15, 20 japanese carved ivory chess set 32 carved ivory netsuke figures acting as chessmen, 16 stained brown all with ink highlights, figures in the form of. There is an asian theme with a lot of attention to detail on the pieces. Hang on ivory factory chess set posted by thor1999. While bone and ivory can be similar in appearance, weight, and feel, ivory tends to be of higher value and more regulated than bone. Start by determining if the piece is bone or ivory rather than a synthetic or other replica material.

The elevated playing square which is carved out on top of the board measures 44 cm x 44 cm 17. Based on a few basic facts about the set, you can fairly easily determine how expensive your set would be to a collector. Solid hand carved ivory chest set includes board and case. Ebay prohibition of antique ivory chess sets the ebay community. The pieces are contained in a fitted, silk lined board that folds in half and closes with a brass hinge. Antique hand carved wood and ivory chess set collectors weekly. Hand carved ivory chess set chess time, chess tactics. Up for bid is an antique chinese, handcarved ivory chess set from the 1800s. These figurine chess sets are carved in bone by indias finest artisans who used to carve in ivory prior to its abolition under the cites agreement. This chess set is particularly divine as it was handcrafted from poland. These pieces have been hand carved by master craftsmen and. The set has balls inside balls and the king is 8 plus tall i have pictures on my computer that i can send if you provide an email address. Apr 23, 2009 how much is a chess set with genuine carved ivory pieces worth. Hand carved from local materials by artisans from around the globe, these chess pieces and chess boards are each, in their own way, works of art.

An unusual english ivory barleycorn pattern chess set, circa 1850 one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings with carved barleytwist decoration and surmounted by maltese crosses, queens with barleytwist decoration and surmounted with ball finials, bishops with decorated mitres, knights as horses heads, rooks as raised turrets with ball finials and flags, pawns with unusual elongated central sections in the upright style, in a 20th century wooden box with a sliding lid, the int. The chess sets are sources from all over africa but mainly found in the southern parts of africa where carvers are known for their great realistic detail to their carvings. Hand carved chess set from bangkok thailand chess, chess. Unfollow hand carved chess set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a vintage, preban, handcarved ivory chess set, of either chinese or indian origin, in excellent condition purchased at an estate auction in the 90s that i would like to have appraised. Few board games can claim the same breadth of history as chess, which spans the globe. The pieces are in the form of chinese classical figures, with the emperor and empress seated on thrones and measuring over seven inches in height. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 32pcs raikis mammoth ivory russian chess set. Jan 12, 2017 the worlds most beautiful and unusual chess sets. We have the best deals on antique chess set so stop by and check us out first. This treasure is almost 100 years old and has extremely intricate carving on all the pieces.

In brazil, rogerio martins transforms tin into original chess pieces, while samuel and francis agbey hand carve wood chess sets that are rich in african tribal stylizations. Hang on ivory factory chess set antique appraisal instappraisal. The worlds most beautiful and unusual chess sets atlas. This set if cared for properly would be a nice set to hand down from generation to generation. Nov 20, 2019 ivory is made from the tusks and teeth of elephants, whales and several other animals.

Vintage chess set stone hand carved figural marble. Pre 1940s handcarved chinese chess set board table w builtin storage. Wegiel handmade junior european international chess set 16. I have a vintage, preban, hand carved ivory chess set, of either chinese or indian origin, in excellent condition purchased at an estate auction in the 90s that i would like to have appraised. Hi everyone, i have a preban ivory chess set that was hand carved, most likely in china. The hand carved ivory pieces are 1 12 inches to 8 inches inches in height.

The pieces are carved from elephant tusk ivory not cool, but not much i can do about it now. Please note that i am not an expert for ivory chess sets, so please dont ask me about the value of these sets. Radicaln handmade white and green onyx weighted full chess game set staunton and ambassador gift style marble tournament chess sets for adults non wooden non magnetic not backgammon non glass 4. I would like to know the value and if there is a market for the chess set. How much is a chess set with genuine carved ivory pieces. It also has a wooden fold up travel board with hand carved designs on the top edge. Precision hand carving and detailed painting are the hallmarks of this unique set. Our enormous collection of exquisitely carved bone chess sets and pieces show various styles depicting historical and regional tastes up to and including the staunton pattern chess set. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.

In a different vein of the when was it crafted category, the type of ivory used can make a difference as well. Chinese export carved ivory king george iii figural chess set. Find great deals on ebay for chess set carved and hand carved chess set. I have a chess set with board carrying case that was purchased in hong kong in the early 1970s. The board its self beautifully designed with appropriate alphanumeric positional side reminders. I inherited from my dad and he from his dad so at least 50s or older. It is all hand carved marble playing pieces with 2 different colors. Mar 01, 2014 hand carved ivory chinese chess set this hand carved ivory chess set is in like new condition. Today, these antique chess sets are highly sought after on the collectors market by chess enthusiasts. Antique chess shop buyer and seller of chess sets and. Choose from 6 antique ivory chess sets for sale priced from. An intricately carved ivory chess set, which has been called the most incomparable chess set in the world, created in china in the late.

All 32 pieces are present and are in beautiful condition. Sometimes people have an old ivory chess set at home or inherit one and like to sell it. Mid century modern chess set, vintage aluminum chess set 1960s modernist style duration. From the pictures it seems that it is a 1970s chess set but may be faux ivory. They have a different form than modern day chess pieces as they reflect a different culture. Dec 15, 20 japanese carved ivory chess set 32 carved ivory netsuke figures acting as chessmen, 16 stained brown all with ink highlights, figures in the form of deities, beasts, and demons, 3 in. From beginner to expert, there is a chess set in this collection for you.

Novica 3262 pink and ivory challenge onyx and marble chess set. I suspect it was purchased overseas by an american soldier sometime during the 40s or 50s. Many of the ivory sets you will find will have been hand carved. The price would have been higher for a similarquality set from an earlier time period. These pieces are all one of a kind, carved using different types of material which will make each chess set unique and no two will be exactly the same. Despite its outlawed status as a raw material for chess sets, carved ivory still stands out as some of the most expensive material in the world for chess pieces. Anglo indian john company carved ivory chess set, berhampore, bengal, c. I inherited this set from my father when he passed, he brought it back from korea while he was stationed there during the vietnam war. Real ivory was circulating asia mostly preworld war 2 and could be purchased easily even on the streets of asian provinces. Antique chinese hand carved ivory chess set complete. Chess sets 39 items welcome to novicas chess set collection. Ivory was extensively used to carve chess pieces in the 18th and 19th century but with a worldwide ban on elephant ivory the same designs which were earlier made in ivory have been copied on camel bone.