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For Example: 15 - 20 years ago a good 19thC ivory chess set made by the famous Jaques company, with original box, used to sell at auction for £15,000 - £16,000, while similar wooden sets by ...

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Golden Buddhas, silver swords, ivory chess sets, Venetian glass trade beads and Greek coins are still unearthed regularly by farmers’ plows and looters’ shovels.

Each piece is carefully carved to retain the refined appearance typical of higher-end ivory sets. This set is an excellent pick for those looking to enjoy the beauty of an ivory chess set without ...

For fans of vintage collectables and antiques, the Christian I Von Munch chess set is an instant winner considering its impeccable roots dating back to the 18th century. There is much to appreciate in ...

For fans of vintage collectables and antiques, the Christian I Von Munch chess set is an instant winner considering its impeccable roots dating back to the 18th century. There is much to appreciate in ...

When global chess’s governing body, FIDE, sold the World Championship’s rights to Andrew Paulson in 2011, the American entrepreneur revamped the event by engaging the services of the design firm ...

The most famous chess pieces in the world were carved from walrus ivory during the Middle Ages, but much of their history is still unknown. The Lewis Chessmen are the most important chess pieces ...

According to Sotheby’s, “The hoard comprised 93 objects, the majority carved from walrus ivory, which could make four complete sets of figure pieces, with the exception of one Knight and four Warders ...