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About Antique and Vintage Chess Sets

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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Mah Jong Museum

Mah Jong Museum

James May's impressive reference archive and collection of Mah Jong sets and related items like playing cards. Use …  [more]

Museum of Talking Boards

Museum of Talking Boards

Prepare to enter the strange world of Ouija, the Wonderful Talking Board game, which captured imaginations en masse…  [more]

Elliot Avedon Games Museum

Elliot Avedon Games Museum

This in-depth University of Waterloo virtual exhibit showcases vintage games in a variety of categories, from class…  [more]


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Billboard, NY - Nov 18, 2008
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 ...

Beenhakker displays a quality vintage

Irish Independent, Ireland - Nov 18, 2008
Trapattoni and Beenhakker (right) are of the same vintage, although the Dutchman does argue that the fact is not all too apparent. ...

Bits & Pieces

South Coast Today, MA - 12 hours ago
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 ...

Thieves steal antique chess set

ABC Online, Australia - Oct 25, 2008
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 ...

‘Vintage’ Oregon booster dies at 58

The Register-Guard, OR - Nov 8, 2008
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 ...

Community Calendar

Lake Wales News, FL - Nov 12, 2008
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. ...

CDS index launch draws nearer

Structured Credit Investor (registration), UK - Nov 19, 2008
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. ...

Master of the game

Gulf Weekly, Bahrain - Oct 28, 2008
There was chess, cricket, soccer and a surfeit of tennis action to get the adrenalin pumping. Liverpool's victory over Chelsea set the tempo, ...

Jewelry made out of china

Alibaba News Channel, NEW YORK - Nov 3, 2008
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 ...

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