A few examples of appraisal values for
CHESS SETS

• A PAIR OF MODERN FABERGE "EGG" CHESS
  A PAIR OF MODERN FABERGE "EGG" CHESS SETS Modern; with jeweled enamel decoration, 8 3/4 in. H.
• FOLK ART FOX CANECa. 1880-The fox is
  FOLK ART FOX CANECa. 1880-The fox is naturalistically rendered with joined paws atop of a tree stump and shows all its characterizing features including the triangular face with pointed snout, upright wedge-shaped ears and long and bushy tail. A pair of inset glass eyes stresses the spirit of the fox and its cunning abilities and lend it a great deal of agility and intelligence. The fruitwood handle comes with a dark wood collar turned with multiple rings, an oak branch shaft freed from its bark and a long horn ferrule. Way out of the ordinary in size and execution, this vernacular cane galvanizes all the elements of quality including a superb and natural patina. We have good reasons to believe that this cane draws direct inspiration from the illustrations of Goethe’s fable “Reineke Fuchs”, “Reynard the Fox” by Wilhelm von Kaulbach, whose drawings inspired a whole generation of artists including ivory carvers who adapted these to chess sets and cane handles. H. 4 ½” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 33 ½” The fox is often associated with the figure of the trickster, but as a spirit animal, it can also turn into a teacher providing guidance on swiftly finding your way around obstacles. If you follow the fox totem wisdom, you may be called to use or develop quick thinking and adaptability. Responsive, sometimes cunning, this power animal is a great guide when you are facing tricky situations.
• SWAROVSKI SILVER CRYSTAL CHESS SETSwarovski
  SWAROVSKI SILVER CRYSTAL CHESS SETSwarovski chess set, with a crystal board and 32 crystal chess pieces, in a fitted case. Pieces, board and case all marked Swarovski. Board 13 1/2" x 13 1/2"; case 14 1/2" x 14 1/2". Tops separated on black king and white bishop, minor flake on black king.
• TWO CHESS SETS: THE FIRST, CHINESE AND
  TWO CHESS SETS: THE FIRST, CHINESE AND THE OTHER, A VISTA ALEGRE CONTEMPORARY SETTWO CHESS SETS: THE FIRST, CHINESE AND THE OTHER, A VISTA ALEGRE CONTEMPORARY SET, the first set, with a folding case, the sides inlaid with mother of pearl scrolling flowers and foliage to the sides and the case inlaid with light and dark wood for squares, opening to reveal elasticated spots to hold the pieces, case measures: 20 x 10 in.; and a black and white Lucite set, opening to reveal Vista Alegre porcelain chess pieces, all pieces present for both sets (2)
• THREE CHESS SETSTHREE CHESS SETS, with
  THREE CHESS SETSTHREE CHESS SETS, with resin animal, wooden, and military, h: 4 in. (3)
• TWO CHESS SETS AND A SET OF DOMINOSTwo
  TWO CHESS SETS AND A SET OF DOMINOSTwo Chess Sets and a Set of Dominos,
• TWO CHESS SETS; ONE WITH STAINED TOOLED
  TWO CHESS SETS; ONE WITH STAINED TOOLED LEATHER (BACKGAMMON) AND STAINED MARBLE WITH GLASS PIECES AND A GROUP OF CARVED HARDWOOD PIECESTwo Chess Sets; One with Stained Tooled Leather (Backgammon) and Stained Marble with Glass Pieces and a Group of Carved Hardwood Pieces
• TWO CHESS SETS AND A VINTAGE RAFFLE
  TWO CHESS SETS AND A VINTAGE RAFFLE DRUMTwo Chess Sets and a Vintage Raffle Drum
• TWO CHESS SETS, A WOOD TOY TRAIN, CERAMICS,
  TWO CHESS SETS, A WOOD TOY TRAIN, CERAMICS, PORCELAIN AND OTHER TABLE ARTICLESTwo Chess Sets, a Wood Toy Train, Ceramics, Porcelain and other Table Articles,
• COLLECTION OF THREE CARVED STONE CHESS
  COLLECTION OF THREE CARVED STONE CHESS SETS. Includes two complete sets one partial set missing the king and queen a leather and wood chess board and a cut stone chess board Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• MAHOGANY TRAVELING DESK. With a fold
  MAHOGANY TRAVELING DESK. With a fold down writing surface. Together with a mahogany box and two chess sets Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• (3) CHESS SETS (1) POKER CHIP CONTAINERIncluding:
  (3) CHESS SETS (1) POKER CHIP CONTAINERIncluding: a traditional style weighted black and yellow wooden chess set the tallest piece: 6.75'' H in a maroon leather case brass fittings with silver satin and red velvet finish 20'' H x 27'' L x 3.5'' D a traditional style black and yellow weighted chess set 4.25'' H in a red kid leather case with silver satin and red velvet finish brass fittings 15'' H x 22'' W '' x 2.5'' D a traditional style yellow with brown stripes and yellow with black stripes weighted wooden chess set 4.25'' H hand crafted Michael Schermann three tiered wooden chess board 27.5'' W x 27.5'' L red white and blue poker chips contained in four removable wooden trays each tray containing 108 plastic chips in a faux alligator metal fittings case 8'' H x 15'' L x 3'' D. Private collection Metamora Mi.
• A mid 19th century South German carved
  A mid 19th century South German carved yew and limewood figural chess set the Kings possibly representing Charlemagne the knights as rearing horses the bishops wearing caps rooks with pointed pierced spires and the pawns as countrymen with broad rimmed hats carrying walking sticks and tied pouches together with the original boxwood box the sides finely carved with low relief flowers and foliage the sliding top chequer inset as the games board veneered with satin birch and burr yew within a chevron inlaid outer border 13.75in. square Kings 4.5in. Pawns 2.25in. Estimate ?2 000-4 000 For a very similar chess set in limewood see Christies South Kensington Lot 47 2nd May 2007 (part of the Dr. Jean-Claude Cholet collection of chess sets). Yew set: Pawns - four lack their walking sticks two of these also have chips to fronts of hats. Rooks - both have their pointed spires missing Knights - one with front leg missing one with head missing Bishops - each lack staves? they may have been carrying Queen - her left forearm missing Limewood set: Pawns - one missing at plinth and one detached from plinth at the ankles Rooks - one with tiny finial to pointed spire missing Knights - one with head and left front leg missing. Bishops - one missing and one with stave? he may have been carrying missing.. The chess board - some chevron inlay missing for approximately 3cm at two opposing corners. The box - all sides with some losses of fine low relief foliate carving although ten detached pieces are present. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?2 800
• A rhinoceros horn walking stick c.1900
  A rhinoceros horn walking stick c.1900 made in two sections with shepherd's crook shaped handle handle 10cm across 89cm long; 468g. Estimate ?2 000-3 000 Provenance: Purchased Christie's South Kensington Chess Sets & Walking Sticks Sale 17th December 1997 Lot 258. Compare a similar example sold in these rooms 23rd March 2011 Lot 166. PLEASE NOTE NO LIVE BIDDING ON THIS LOT - PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO REGISTER. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?1 800
• Two Indian Carved Ivory Chess Sets each
  Two Indian Carved Ivory Chess Sets each comprised of thirty two figures of various forms containing various figures riding elephants camels and horses. Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches.
• A COLLECTION OF CHESS SETS Including
  A COLLECTION OF CHESS SETS Including a Moroccan mosaic chess/backgammon set with wooden playing pieces (16''x16''); and a folding leather chess set with carved wooden chess pieces (2)
• Two Chinese Carved and Stained Ivory
  Two Chinese Carved and Stained Ivory Chess Sets the first set carved with the 32 pieces raised on "puzzle" ball stands 16 stained largest height 7 in. hinged wood case height 5 in. width 21 1/4 in. depth 10 1/2 in.; the second complete set carved in typical European fashion with king queen rook knight and pawns 16 stained king height 4 in. hinged gilt lacquered wood case bearing labels "Made in Hong Kong" and "Guaranteed African Tusk/Tsung King Kee Ivory Factory/Hong Kong" height 4 3/8 in. width 17 3/4 in. depth 9 in.
• French Games Box early 20th century,
  French Games Box early 20th century, lift top with fold-down front opening to two drawers and compartments, wood and pasteboard construction, with chess sets, roulette wheel, dominoes, game of Marelle, game of Jacquet, box 9 x 20-1/2 x 15-1/4 in. (closed),