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How much are hand carved wooden chess sets worth?
Recently picked one up for $13 at an estate sale, I honestly don't believe this woman knew what she had. Hand carved backgammon/chess set. Folds up. Very intricately made, was wondering if anyone knew approximately what it's worth? I know chess set collectors will pay top dollar for nice boards. Thanks!
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Something like that is worth only what someone is willing to pay. Knowledgeable collectors look for markings that identify the maker and date of manufacture. Minus any markings, the piece will probably fall into one of two categories: Mass-produced (and it may only look hand-carved but is actually machined to look that way) or a one-off piece made by an amateur that would fall into the realm of folk art.
You can start by researching any identifying marks you can see. Absent any at all, it's not likely to be of great value.
You can start by researching any identifying marks you can see. Absent any at all, it's not likely to be of great value.
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