Lot #24: Vintage Hand-Carved Mosaic Tile Chess Board – Heavy, Detailed, Artisan Made

Impressive vintage hand-carved mosaic tile chess board with rich verde, charcoal, and ivory tones. Heavy, detailed, and artisan-made — the kind of craftsmanship found in gallery or specialty import shops. Boards of this style and weight commonly sell 175–300 on the resale market. This style of set regularly appears on Etsy & eBay under Mexican Aztec Chess Set, typically dating from 1960s–1980s, hand-cast in composite resin or plaster, often sold as folk-art tourist export pieces. INCLUDES • Full 32-piece chess set (green vs. sand) • Folding wooden board w/ raised tile pattern • Storage case interior w/ straps ⸻ MEASUREMENTS • Board (open): approx. 18” 18” • Board tiles: 2” squares • Tallest piece (King): approx. 6–6.25” • Pawns: approx. 3–3.5” • Case (closed): approx. 18” 9” 3” Pickup category timeslot {A}