Mid-20th Century Israeli Chess Set by Hans Teppich

Modern sterling silver Kiddush goblet designed by Hans Ettlinger. Hand hammered in Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1950. Stem embossed with...

Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...

Handmade in Jerusalem, this Israeli silver-plated mezuzah is distinguished by its strikingly modern aesthetic. Bold Hebrew letters from top to bottom read, “Shaddai” used for one of the names of G-d. The letters displayed shows a modern aesthetic of linear and minimalistic quality. Easy to read, the original silver-plated mezuzah is in great condition with an engraved signature of Hadany found on the back. The Mezuzah is a tiny receptacle that houses a parchment scroll which contains two verses from the scriptures. It is attached to the doorway of every Jewish home. Israeli artist, Israel Hadany is both a sculptor and crafter with specialization in silver made Judaica. He studied painting at the Avni Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1957. Thereafter, Hadany went on to teach Sculpture and Design at Bezalel Academy of Art, Jerusalem, Israel. He continued with his imprint on the international art scene through his representation of Israeli artistry. Some of his notable public works include 1973 Sculpture, Eshkol Park, Dimona, 1975 Glass Sculpture in Beit Yad Lebanim, Jerusalem, 1977 Memorial Sculpture at Ben...

Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Hebrew word "Hanukkah" written across oil jug between two flames. Cast with green patina overlay with gilded accents. Marked on the bottom "M...

Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Decorated with Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur Yeshuati" with gilded cast. Depiction of musical notes with children beside to commemorate the festival...

Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Cast brass with green patina overlay. Jar in the middle depicts stylized patterns with gilded accents between two olive branches. Marked on the bottom "Made in Israel". The Hanukkah lamp commemorates the number of days that the Temple lantern...

Balinese Chess set in box, 20th Century A chess set in a box, this hand-carved wooden set with Balinese various Deities, Idols, and Demons, in a large wooden casket carved from Teak...

Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique. After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating. The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer. The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses. Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...

Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic By: unknown Material: ceramic, enamel, paint, felt Technique: molded, pressed, painted, hand-pain...

Robert Rosenwald, son of art collector and philanthropist Lessing Rosenwald, studied at Cranbrook under the likes of Harry Bertoia, preceding a lifelong career sculpting and drawing....

This incredibly animated and amusing Reynard the Fox design Antique Venetian Ceramic Chess Set is a fabulous conversation piece and a kiss of last ce...

Mid 20th Century decorative German suitcase set A German suitcase set from the 1950s and 1960s, flown with the Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS, Tee, among ot...