November 20, 2008
Chess originated in Europe during the 15th century, having evolved from similar games of Indian and Persian origin. Antique chess boards are often elaborately decorated with inlay, precious metals and jewels. And the pieces themselves are frequently ornately designed, often in the shape of historical or military figures, or animals.
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Billboard, NY -
The set is an old Ukranian social club that has been converted into a 1950s production studio, complete with vintage instruments and cream, perforated walls ...
Irish Independent, Ireland -
Trapattoni and Beenhakker (right) are of the same vintage, although the Dutchman does argue that the fact is not all too apparent. ...
South Coast Today, MA -
Scrabble and Chess: Monthly Scrabble Night, now with the addition of chess, 7-9 pm last Fridays at Pilgrim Church Home. Beginners to experienced players ...
ABC Online, Australia -
Queensland Police are appealing for public assistance in finding a 17th-century, hand-carved ivory chess set stolen from a house in Brisbane's eastern ...
The Register-Guard, OR -
He was teaching his eldest grandson, Charlie, 6, how to play chess. Life wasn’t always easy for Papé, his sons said. He was diagnosed with cancer of his ...
Lake Wales News, FL -
Come play Pictureka!, chess and many other games at the library on Nov. 15 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm For more information go to http://ilovelibraries. ...
Structured Credit Investor (registration), UK -
The portfolio encompasses a significant portion of Alt-A RMBS, mostly of the 2006 to 2007 vintages, and some US sub-prime RMBS, mostly of the 2006 vintage. ...
Gulf Weekly, Bahrain -
There was chess, cricket, soccer and a surfeit of tennis action to get the adrenalin pumping. Liverpool's victory over Chelsea set the tempo, ...
Alibaba News Channel, NEW YORK -
Antique porcelain pieces can be converted into stunning, stylish jewelry that appeals to high-end consumers. Many people like to wear such jewelry as it ...
Stuning Antique Staunton Chess Set Jaques & Son London$999.00 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid
Porcelain Mouse Chess Set - Thuringen Rudolstadt Stahl$595.00 Ends in 20 hours 7 bids
Swarovski Crystal Chess Set - New In Box! Mint! Buy it Now$405.00 Ends in 21 hours 5 bids
Antique Staunton Chess Set 3 5/8in King Boxed Loaded$227.93 Ends in 2 hours 32 bids
Antique Pre-ban Ivory Chess Set Asian Hand Carved $199.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Austin Enterprises Modern Design Chess Set Aluminum $183.50 Ends in 5 hours 11 bids
Beautiful Custom Chess Board & Chess Set Ceramic Ooak$150.00 Ends Friday 3 bids
Pre-ban Hand Carved Elephant Ivory Chess Pieces Set$150.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Harry Potter Final Chess Set By The Noble Collection$127.50 Ends Friday 10 bids
Vintage 1962 Boxed Aluminum Chess Set$102.50 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Vintage 1962 Alcoa Austin Aluminum Chess Set No Reserve$100.09 Ends Friday 5 bids
Studio Anne Carlton - Red Isle Of Lewis Chess Set$99.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
New York, Ornamental Chess Set, And Board$98.87 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid
Star Wars Saga Edition Chess Set Misb New Parker Bros$90.50 Ends Friday 5 bids
House Of Staunton Blood Rosewood Collector Ii Chess Set$90.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Vintage C1880 Hand Carved Chess Set Complete $84.53 Ends Saturday 6 bids
House Of Staunton Blood Rosewood Centurion Chess Set$79.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
4.0 Rosewood Staunton Chess Set & Maple & Walnut Board$75.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
4.5 Rosewood Staunton Chess Set & Form Fitted Teak Case$75.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
House Of Staunton Ebony Collector Ii Chess Set$72.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
House Of Staunton Elm Burl Superior Chess Board$64.77 Ends Sunday 3 bids
House Of Staunton Ebony Centurion Chess Set$61.55 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Elephant Ivory Chess Set - Northern African (antique)$61.00 Ends Monday 7 bids
Star Wars Saga Edition Chess Set By Parker Brothers$58.00 Ends in 5 hours 14 bids
House Of Staunton Elm Burl And Ebony Chess Board$58.00 Ends Sunday 10 bids
Antique 1920's Boxwood Chess Set In Nice Mahogany Box.$55.85 Ends Monday 18 bids
Antique Anglo-indian Bone & Rosewood Chess Set C1890$54.34 Ends in 22 hours 9 bids
House Of Staunton Rosewood Brighton Chess Set$53.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Wooden Chess Set Large Pieces & Gameboard Box!$52.00 Ends in 3 hours 10 bids
House Of Staunton Rosewood Collector Ii Chess Set$52.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
House Of Staunton Rosewood Professional Chess Set$51.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Mint Star Wars Episode Ii Two Attack Clones Chess Set$51.00 Ends in 6 hours 10 bids
Rosewood Staunton Chessmen Pieces Wooden Chess Men Set$51.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
House Of Staunton Striped Ebony Traditional Chess Board$51.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Antique Wooden Inlay Game Board Chess Checkers Old$51.00 Ends in 6 hours 13 bids
Antique/vintage Ivory Chess Pieces, Full Set, Very Rare$50.99 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
House Of Staunton Walnut Wooden Chess Board$50.27 Ends Sunday 5 bids
House Of Staunton Rosewood Centurion Chess Set$50.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
418: Grp African, Asian Ivory/bone Chess Set & Carvings$50.00 Ends Friday 3 bids
Chess Set-onyx -shiny Black & Rich Whites Gray Tone !! $50.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Elegant Staunton Crackled Chess Set Pieces Antiquated$49.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Bakelite Chess Set/pieces Red/beige + Checkers$49.99 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid
Exotic Wood Chess Board Purpleheart & Maple Handmade$49.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Chess, Backgammon, Checkers And More 7-in-1 Game Set$49.00 Ends in 19 hours 1 bid
House Of Staunton Mahogany Wooden Chess Board$48.77 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Wooden Chess Set Handcrafted Senator Polish W/ Board$47.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Rosewood House Of Staunton Men Wooden Chess Board Set$46.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Large Chess Set Wood Wooden /inlaid Wood Board Walnut$45.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
House Of Staunton Gold. Rosewood Reykjavik Ii Chess Set$45.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Studio Anne Carlton - Isle Of Lewis Chess Set$43.99 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Lego-vikings Chess Set #g577 Nib Retired Htf Mint Cond.$41.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
House Staunton Gldn Rosewood Classic Chess Set & Board$41.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Beautiful Marble Chess Set Made In Italy$40.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
