Bidspirit auction | Carved Onyx and Marble Chess
Carved Onyx and Marble Chess Set with 32 Playing Pieces - A complete chess set comprising 32 carved playing pieces and a chessboard. The set is constructed from polished stone, identified through market consensus as onyx, marble, or alabaster. The chessboard features alternating squares of creamy white and mottled tan/brown variegated stone. The 32 playing pieces are fashioned in a stylized Staunton-like pattern. The set is divided into two sides: 16 creamy off-white pieces and 16 dark reddish-brown pieces. The pieces appear to be carved from dense stone or mineral material consistent with onyx.