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Old Bailey by Harry Everington, 1988
The "Old Bailey" chess set was made by Harry Everington in 1988. Only three of these sets were ever made. Tony Raynes bought the model set from Harry Everington directly and tracked two of these sets down in the US, which he subsequently acquired. I was fortunate to be able to buy one of those sets from Tony's estate.
The set represents court characters. The judge is the king in this set. The Lady Justice is the Queen. The pawns are the jurors. The knights are the lawyers.
The height of largest piece 18.5cm. Photos don't really do it justice.
The set represents court characters. The judge is the king in this set. The Lady Justice is the Queen. The pawns are the jurors. The knights are the lawyers.
The height of largest piece 18.5cm. Photos don't really do it justice.
The Age of the Vikings, 2020
The age of Vikings - Chamotte clay sculpture, fired at 1060 C, glazed.
The chess are stylized for the early medieval period. Inspired by the history of the Viking invasions on the kingdoms of Christian Europe. Each figure is an original, hand-made sculpture. Even each pawn - has its own unique character.
Full sculpture, weight from 125 grams to 224 grams. The height of the figures (about): king 12.8 cm, queen 11.5 cm, bishop 11 cm, knight 10.7 cm, rook 10.2 cm, pawn 9.6 cm.
A unique chess set by Polish Artist Artur Gajewski GAART pracownia plastyczna
The chess are stylized for the early medieval period. Inspired by the history of the Viking invasions on the kingdoms of Christian Europe. Each figure is an original, hand-made sculpture. Even each pawn - has its own unique character.
Full sculpture, weight from 125 grams to 224 grams. The height of the figures (about): king 12.8 cm, queen 11.5 cm, bishop 11 cm, knight 10.7 cm, rook 10.2 cm, pawn 9.6 cm.
A unique chess set by Polish Artist Artur Gajewski GAART pracownia plastyczna
Chess set by John Maltby, mid 20th Century
Chess set by John Maltby (1936-2020).
An early stoneware chess set and board, glazed in shades of green and oatmeal, the board cork and pine, King 6" (15cm)
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist by Mrs Marilyn Wilmot in the 1970s.
An early stoneware chess set and board, glazed in shades of green and oatmeal, the board cork and pine, King 6" (15cm)
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist by Mrs Marilyn Wilmot in the 1970s.
Clay chess set
Clay chess set, possibly Persian themed, height of king approx. 9cm, second half of the 20th Century
Law & Order Chess Set by Doug Anderson, circa 2010
A very rare, Limited Edition, Doug Anderson Law and Order Chess Set, signed “Anderson”. An Incredible, humoristic and charming chess set. Every piece tells a story. Two different worlds clashing, the Lawful and the Outlaws.
Pieces vary in height, the tallest at over 8" and are mounted on a 2.5" round pedestals, one side black the other white. The board, size 24" x 24" with 3" squares, is marked with Anderson s sticker on the underside. All is housed-encased in a 24.5" Plexiglass dome, approx. 11" tall, for protection and display.
The Laws: King-Detective, Queen-Judge, Bishops-Attorneys, Knights-Courtroom officers, Rooks-On the witness stand. Pawns-Various individuals from the courtroom and law enforcement.
The Outlaws: King-Masked robber, Queen- (need to explain?), Bishops-shop lifter and cat burler on a roof, Knights-at the mug shots, Rooks-escapees under and over the wall. Pawns-Various criminal acts.
This set was hand made by Doug Anderson and one piece is signed. The set is numbered 128 of a limited production of 500, out of which only 250 were produced. It is made of Forton (cold cast porcelain) then hand painted.
This set is a statement piece for any room and a fabulous acquisition for an Art, Chess collector or anyone in the legal field.
Description and photos by Israel Raphaelli
Pieces vary in height, the tallest at over 8" and are mounted on a 2.5" round pedestals, one side black the other white. The board, size 24" x 24" with 3" squares, is marked with Anderson s sticker on the underside. All is housed-encased in a 24.5" Plexiglass dome, approx. 11" tall, for protection and display.
The Laws: King-Detective, Queen-Judge, Bishops-Attorneys, Knights-Courtroom officers, Rooks-On the witness stand. Pawns-Various individuals from the courtroom and law enforcement.
The Outlaws: King-Masked robber, Queen- (need to explain?), Bishops-shop lifter and cat burler on a roof, Knights-at the mug shots, Rooks-escapees under and over the wall. Pawns-Various criminal acts.
This set was hand made by Doug Anderson and one piece is signed. The set is numbered 128 of a limited production of 500, out of which only 250 were produced. It is made of Forton (cold cast porcelain) then hand painted.
This set is a statement piece for any room and a fabulous acquisition for an Art, Chess collector or anyone in the legal field.
Description and photos by Israel Raphaelli
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.
Bassano Porcelain 'Animal' Italian Chess Set, 20th Century
This set is described by Victor Keats in his 1985 book The Illustrated Guide to World Chess Sets, page 152 as "Artistic and impressively made ceramic animal chessmen made in Bussano [Italy]... Yet another example of the Italians excelling as artistic innovators... Few ceramic sets achieved such a high standard as this set.
(Bassano del Grappa, edition of 200), with kings as lions, queens as lionesses, bishops as spotted leopards, knights as zebras, rooks as elephants with raised trunks, and pawns as monkeys in various poses, appears in Schachspiele Wandel Im Laufe Der Kunst Und Kulturgeschichte (Chess: Art History and Culture), Staatliches Museum Fur Vlkerkunde Munchen, 1988, plate 46, text pg 50.
(Bassano del Grappa, edition of 200), with kings as lions, queens as lionesses, bishops as spotted leopards, knights as zebras, rooks as elephants with raised trunks, and pawns as monkeys in various poses, appears in Schachspiele Wandel Im Laufe Der Kunst Und Kulturgeschichte (Chess: Art History and Culture), Staatliches Museum Fur Vlkerkunde Munchen, 1988, plate 46, text pg 50.
The Doles Ceramic Chess Set, circa 1970s
One of a kind, artisan made chess set. Thirty two large pieces of finely, elaborate sculptured ceramics figurines. One side representing the free spirits "hippies" and the other the "establishment". The pieces are made of hard-solid ceramics and the construct reflects their spirited message - one side is clean-cut and the other lose. Whimsical, humoristic delivery of a unique set, likely Italian 1970s marked: The Doles on the King.
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Royal Dux Porcelain Chess Set, Late 20th Century
Royal Dux chess set, Czechoslovakia, 20th century,
one side white and gilt, the other side blue, white and gilt, kings as Saracen princes, queens as consorts, bishops as warriors, knights as rearing horse, rooks as elephants bearing howdahs, pawns wearing turbans.
the king 11.5cm high, the pawn 8.5cm high.
one side white and gilt, the other side blue, white and gilt, kings as Saracen princes, queens as consorts, bishops as warriors, knights as rearing horse, rooks as elephants bearing howdahs, pawns wearing turbans.
the king 11.5cm high, the pawn 8.5cm high.
Ceramic chess set by Hanneke Zuiderhoek, ca. 1990
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=5 1/8", B=5 1/2", N=4", R=4 3/4", P=3; Board=22.5" x 22.5", 2.5" x 2.5" squares Box=23.5" x 14" x 8".
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Artistic, Orchestra, Musical Chess Set
Artistic, Orchestra, Musical Chess Set. One side 16 colorful S/P, the other 16 golden ornaments. All beautiful, colorful, whimsical musical instruments. Bass for Kings and Queens, Tubas for Bishops, French Horn for Knights, Drums for Rooks and various other instruments for Pawns (Clarinets, Trumpets, Violins, Saxophones).
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.
Ceramic Handmade Chess Pieces Greek Gods of Olympus
Ceramic Handmade Chess Pieces Greek Gods of Olympus.
King 11cm.
King 11cm.
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