top of page
Kim's Chess Collection
No Collections Here
Sort your projects into collections. Click on "Manage Collections" to get started
Jewish and Israeli sets
Solomon v Suleiman Russian Set, 1995
Solomon v Suleiman porcelain chess set. Two copies made by Russian Jewish refugees in Israel, made for 3,000 birthday of Jerusalem; King is 12cm.
Vintage, OOAK, Artisan made, Yemenite figural Chess Set from Israel
This chess set is from mid 20th century 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.
King is 6.5" (16.5cm)
King is 6.5" (16.5cm)
Fiddler on the Roof by Noi Volkov, circa 2022
Unique, colorful porcelain Chess set on a theme of Jewish Wedding and a group of "clayzmers" (traditional Jewish musicians). "Fiddler on the roof". Handmade and painted by Israeli artist Noi Zolkov. 2022.
Unique Six Day War Wood Chess Set, 1960s
Unique Six Day War Hand Carved Olive Wood Chess Set, probably made in Israel in the late 1960s. White bishops modeled after Moshe Dayan. Queen as Prime Minister Golda. Rooks as Western Wall vs. Minarets. King is 4.5". All pawns are different.
Sterling Silver Chess Set by Aharon Bezalel
Unique and antique 925 Sterling Silver Chess Set by Aharon Bezalel in abstract Brutalist style. All 32 pieces are Sterling Silver. Pieces range from the King and Queen at almost 3 inches tall. To the guards at about 1 & 1/2 inches tall.
Sterling Silver pieces are in the light and dark patina - and both are marked 925 on the bottom rim. The combined weight of chess pieces is approximately 305 grams.
Aharon Bezalel 1925-2012 Aharon Bezalel lived and worked in Jerusalem. father of three daughters and grandfather of ten.His sculptures - works of wood, bronze, aluminum, Plexiglas - are shown at his studio in Ein Kerem. His sculptures can also be seen at many public places, both in Israel and worldwide.Aharon Bezalel was born in 1926 in the city of Harat, Afghanistan.His father, Reuven Bezalel, was a rabbi and kabbalist.In 1938 the family arrived in Jerusalem, settling in the Beit Israel neighborhood.In 1942 Aharon studied gold and silver crafting as well as applied arts and worked in these fields.
He also studied miniature carving with the artists Martin and Helga Rost applying himself at their workshop.At the same time he took a special course intended for artists' assistants at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design.In 1950 he founded the arts department at the Seligsberg Vocational School in Jerusalem where he taught for twenty years.In 1952 -- 1953, he studied sculpture with Zeev Ben Tzvi at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design.Among his teachers, one could also count Mordechai Ardon and Isidor Aschheim.The year 1962 saw him presenting his first exhibition, followed by numerous other exhibits both in Israel and abroad.
During 1971 he spent time with his family in the Cité des Arts in Paris, where he presented a one-man exhibition.In the course of 1974--1975, Aharon Bezalel served as chairman of the Artists' Association in Jerusalem.He spent time in the years 1975--1976 in New York accompanied by his family. During this time he presented two exhibits.In 1982, the book " Aharon Bezalel " was published which documented his work up to that year.in 2006, the book " Aharon Bezalel, Sculptures " was released.His book " To Leave a Blessing - Memories of a Jewish Boy from Harat, Afghanistan " was published in 2009 by Yad Ben Tavi .
Sterling Silver pieces are in the light and dark patina - and both are marked 925 on the bottom rim. The combined weight of chess pieces is approximately 305 grams.
Aharon Bezalel 1925-2012 Aharon Bezalel lived and worked in Jerusalem. father of three daughters and grandfather of ten.His sculptures - works of wood, bronze, aluminum, Plexiglas - are shown at his studio in Ein Kerem. His sculptures can also be seen at many public places, both in Israel and worldwide.Aharon Bezalel was born in 1926 in the city of Harat, Afghanistan.His father, Reuven Bezalel, was a rabbi and kabbalist.In 1938 the family arrived in Jerusalem, settling in the Beit Israel neighborhood.In 1942 Aharon studied gold and silver crafting as well as applied arts and worked in these fields.
He also studied miniature carving with the artists Martin and Helga Rost applying himself at their workshop.At the same time he took a special course intended for artists' assistants at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design.In 1950 he founded the arts department at the Seligsberg Vocational School in Jerusalem where he taught for twenty years.In 1952 -- 1953, he studied sculpture with Zeev Ben Tzvi at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design.Among his teachers, one could also count Mordechai Ardon and Isidor Aschheim.The year 1962 saw him presenting his first exhibition, followed by numerous other exhibits both in Israel and abroad.
During 1971 he spent time with his family in the Cité des Arts in Paris, where he presented a one-man exhibition.In the course of 1974--1975, Aharon Bezalel served as chairman of the Artists' Association in Jerusalem.He spent time in the years 1975--1976 in New York accompanied by his family. During this time he presented two exhibits.In 1982, the book " Aharon Bezalel " was published which documented his work up to that year.in 2006, the book " Aharon Bezalel, Sculptures " was released.His book " To Leave a Blessing - Memories of a Jewish Boy from Harat, Afghanistan " was published in 2009 by Yad Ben Tavi .
Israeli Yemenite Silver Chess Set, circa 1950
Israeli Silver and Silver Gilt Filigree Chess Set. The King stands 3-1/2” tall. The chess pieces are hand-woven strands of metal. On one army, silver wire is used, while the opposing pieces are solver gilt. Each of the chess pieces is studded with a semi-precious turquoise stone. The chessmen are housed in the ornately embellished Asian Sandalwood box shown. Also included with the Israeli Silver and silver Gilt Filigree Chess set is a mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Sadelhi-work Chess and Backgammon game box, with fine bone fretwork, set within sandalwood grid. The chess and Backgammon boards have Bone and ebony squares and points which are embellished with Sadelhi geometric micro-mosaic work. The game box shows signs delamination of the inlays as well as minor losses. Circa 1950.
These sets have been made since about 1945. Israeli silver filigree Chess sets of this nature have been attributed to immigrant Yemenite craftsmen who settled in Israel. They combined their traditional methods of interwoven copper wire, later silver to produce chess pieces which have characteristics of Arabic and French Regѐnce shapes.
The modern state of Israel is of course much too young to have produced any antique chess pieces. However, having absorbed so many different cultures, it has been able to draw upon a variety of traditions of craftsmanship and design, and apply them to present day handicrafts.
The Maskit organization in Israel encouraged arts and crafts among new immigrants and channeled their skills in a direction of marketable products, desirable for sale to tourists. One group of craftsmen, whose traditional skills have been fostered by the Maskit, are the Israeli Yemenite goldsmiths. Early chess sets from Yemen, now rare, were made of interwoven silver wire.
Description: Frank Camaratta
These sets have been made since about 1945. Israeli silver filigree Chess sets of this nature have been attributed to immigrant Yemenite craftsmen who settled in Israel. They combined their traditional methods of interwoven copper wire, later silver to produce chess pieces which have characteristics of Arabic and French Regѐnce shapes.
The modern state of Israel is of course much too young to have produced any antique chess pieces. However, having absorbed so many different cultures, it has been able to draw upon a variety of traditions of craftsmanship and design, and apply them to present day handicrafts.
The Maskit organization in Israel encouraged arts and crafts among new immigrants and channeled their skills in a direction of marketable products, desirable for sale to tourists. One group of craftsmen, whose traditional skills have been fostered by the Maskit, are the Israeli Yemenite goldsmiths. Early chess sets from Yemen, now rare, were made of interwoven silver wire.
Description: Frank Camaratta
Judaica chess set made by Eran Grebler
Judaica chess set made by Eran Grebler, with some revolving pieces, items are attached to stand for display purposes, tallest piece 6 cm.
bottom of page