VINTAGE FIGURAL CHESS SET HAND CARVED OLIVE WOOD ISRAEL LARGE 32 PIECES RARE

Description: SPECTACULAR TRUE VINTAGE Large Israeli Figural Chess Set, Hand Carved Olive Wood, 32 Pieces, Nazareth, early 20th Century, circa 1930s-1940s ~ In EXCELLENT condition for age! Set comes as shown 32 PIECES ONLY. NO BOARD, NO BOX. All Pawns missing spears, but overall extraordinarily fine set for age! Marvelous, LARGE, heavy solid pieces to this set. Some wear with age. Wood patina left as found. Pieces in excellent condition for age, clean. No cracks, breaks or repairs observed. Natural imperfections by artist and in wood as handmade, hand carved works of art. Please read listing and view pictures as this set sold as listed and shown with no returns. ~ EXQUISITELY and meticulously hand carved early 20th C chess set from Nazareth, Israel! Very fine carver for this set. Large figures make a beautiful display. So many fine details to this set. Beautiful coloring and wood grain to pieces. Hand carved olive wood from Nazareth. Pieces stand on round pedestals. Larges pieces over 5" tall. This heavy set weighs approx 6 lbs. High quality. Dark vs Light wood. Dark side has knights as prancing horse; King is Herod, the queen has long hair, pawns as soldiers. Light side rook is topped dome, king wears a headdress, queen in Arab dress, knight is a finely carved camel. Reference: This set shown in The Illustrated Guide to World Chess Sets (1985) by Victor Keats pages 194-197. A prize set for the collector. 32 works of fine art! (We are a trusted Top Rated Plus eBay Seller and have sold high-end vintage chess sets, Murano art glass, MCM Italian pottery, and antique porcelain to satisfied customers worldwide.) ~ SIZES: Note various sizes between yellow and dark set. As hand carved works the heights may vary between pieces. LIGHT/YELLOW: King: 5 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide base; Queen: 5" tall; Bishop: 5" tall; Knight/Camel: 5"; Rook: 3 1/2" tall; Pawn: 4 1/2"- 4 5/8" tall. DARK SET: King: 5 1/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide base; Queen: 5 1/4" tall; Bishop: 5"; Knight: 4 3/4" tall; Rook: 4 1/2" tall; Pawns: 4 3/4" tall. Total Weight: approx 6 lbs. All measurements approximate. ~ BEAUTIFUL, RARE chess set for the collector! Exquisite display and addition to any collection or decor. PAYMENT/SHIPPING: Payment must be received within 3 days at auction close. Extra attention & care wrapping this item (each piece individually wrapped for safe arrival). Item is carefully packaged with quality shipping materials, double boxed when necessary, and ships promptly when payment clears. We primarily ship USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING--but due to current USPS shipping delays, we may ship UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air. When offered: FREE SHIPPING US 48 STATES ONLY. DIMENSIONAL SHIPPING RATE based on your location. We do not profit on shipping. Additional weight added for safe shipping. Insurance 48 states included. SIGNATURE REQUIRED. (If unavailable to sign for your package, look for your postal carriers pick-up notice to retrieve your item at your local post office.) *We ship to the mailing address eBay auto inputs into the label & WILL NOT ship to another location. eBay automatically adds sales tax at checkout & remits if required by your state.* INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Prior to purchase it is your responsibility to know the customs regulations regarding weight restrictions for your country. Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs. Most items only shipped via eBay's Global Shipping Program or USPS International Express Shipping - ITEMS AS LISTED NO RETURNS - Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Prior to bidding, check your country's customs regulations to determine additional costs or restrictions. TERMS: Items listed with NO RETURNS. We described all items in detail to the best of our knowledge and expertise, all measurements approximate, conditions & sizes stated with quality photos for your review. We happily consider serious offers. Please keep in mind we offer FREE shipping & insurance on most items which is expensive & we pay eBay fees for the sale. We handle items with care & pack with expensive, quality packing materials like foam sheets, bubble wrap, peanuts, and doubling boxing when required. We strive for an EXCELLENT transaction, so please ask any questions prior to purchase. Thank you for looking! Visit our store to see more of our items & add us to your favorites!

Price: 785 USD

Location: Saint Charles, Missouri

End Time: 2024-11-16T04:27:54.000Z

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