so i found a 'aztec chess set' for sale can anyone tell me if its real or bs?
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Jan 8, 2023
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It's real as in it is physically created but it's just a themed set manufactured relatively recently.
Are you looking for a display set or one to play with? Perhaps if you provide further information about what your goals are, someone on thus forum could recommend something with more visual longevity.
This is a very difficult set to look at and I might gently suggest something easier on the eyes…
This is a very difficult set to look at and I might gently suggest something easier on the eyes…
felonet wrote:
Are you looking for a display set or one to play with? Perhaps if you provide further information about what your goals are, someone on thus forum could recommend something with more visual longevity.
This is a very difficult set to look at and I might gently suggest something easier on the eyes…
This is a very difficult set to look at and I might gently suggest something easier on the eyes…
i guess both? i dont have a mini chess set yet and i would quite like a unique one, not the normal wooden ones. but i see what you mean with it not being easy on the eyes.
Generally Oldset on Etsy and Staunton Castle provide higher end chess sets which are usable and visually appealing. There are also lower cost options like Chess Bazaar and many others which have great sets for a more modest price. Perhaps other forum members will chime in.
Hello stellaesuntmiris , you might enjoy looking at actual chess pieces over 1000 years old .. google " oldest know chess pieces " .
CrazyJoeinSJ wrote:
Hello stellaesuntmiris , you might enjoy looking at actual chess pieces over 1000 years old .. google " oldest know chess pieces " .
thank you
If you want something totally different to the casual observer but yet still visually appealing - checkout “Lewis Chessmen”
Jan 9, 2023
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These “aztec” chess sets are very common on online auction and second hand sites. They are made mostly for tourists who visit Mexico and for people who might like this kind of tacky thing in general.
this is in the same category as the various “historic” figurine non-Staunton sets like the Roman, Chinese, medieval, renaissance, and the big heads sets that are so common on auction sites. I think such sets have very little value and are generally not a pretty sight.
if you want something that looks kind of cool that is not a Staunton set maybe check for traditional carved Indian set where the pieces are variously equipped carved elephants and camels. The elephants have seats on top where small figurines of people are either shading themselves with umbrellas or pointing arrows. If that kind of set is actually carved from real wood then it is at least more or less authentic because such sets were used at some point in India.
Drawgood wrote:
These “aztec” chess sets are very common on online auction and second hand sites. They are made mostly for tourists who visit Mexico and for people who might like this kind of tacky thing in general.
this is in the same category as the various “historic” figurine non-Staunton sets like the Roman, Chinese, medieval, renaissance, and the big heads sets that are so common on auction sites. I think such sets have very little value and are generally not a pretty sight.
if you want something that looks kind of cool that is not a Staunton set maybe check for traditional carved Indian set where the pieces are variously equipped carved elephants and camels. The elephants have seats on top where small figurines of people are either shading themselves with umbrellas or pointing arrows. If that kind of set is actually carved from real wood then it is at least more or less authentic because such sets were used at some point in India.
thanks this really helped.
Jan 16, 2023
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I will note that, while the Aztecs were a remarkable civilization, chess playing was not part of their culture.
There has been an equally bogus, and tacky "Antique Mayan Chess Set" offered on eBay for $10,000 for the last several months. I suspect it's is going to be a tough sell as it's about $9950 overpriced.
