Looking for help appraising my father's chess collection
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Jul 30, 2025
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@FroSlev, most (if not all) of the pictured sets appear to be from Chess Bazaar (online retailer). Simple searches on their site with keywords from the labels will give you the best estimate, but keep in mind they typically have 30-40% off sales.
Jul 30, 2025
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ChessShadowsofZhadum wrote:
All these chess sets look like modern reproductions. And a very nice collection. But depending on the woods used for the chess sets. I would not expect to get anymore then $50 to $150 per set.
For example:
This set is the Royal Chess Mall 1960s Soviet Championship Tal Reproduced Chess Pieces Only Chess Set, Antique Boxwood Wooden Chess Set, 4-in King, Double Weighted Chess Pieces. And retails for $189 brand new.
Thank you for your help!
Your father had very nice tastes and I am very sorry for your loss.
Jul 31, 2025
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magictwanger wrote:
Your father had very nice tastes and I am very sorry for your loss.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Jul 31, 2025
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Whether those are modern reproductions or not, they are beautiful! Sorry for your loss.
I`m looking for someone with knowledge on chess pieces who can help appraise a private collection before auction. Any recommendations or help would be greatly appreciated!
For context:
I'm preparing to sell my late father's chess collection, which includes pieces, clocks, and boards. He was active here under the username havard1962.
Feel free to contact me at anette.sleveland@gmail.com if you:
Sold him any items and can share background info
Want to be notified when the auction goes live
Are interested in buying some of the pieces/clocks he had in his collection
Will post some pictures in the forum here.
Thanks in advance!
His daughter, Anette