
Archive Gallery
These archive pages feature a complete list of artistically restored sets and commissions that have passed through our galleries over the years and moved on to do battle in the homes of discerning collectors and chess enthusiasts throughout the world.
If one of our sets reappears on the market without a signed ‘Certificate of Artistry’ or doesn’t appear within these pages then I would err on the side of caution regarding its authenticity. Special commissions and gifted/traded sets will say this specifically on the CoA.
“Expectations surpassed with this gorgeous set. Even better than the pictures.
I wish I’d found his site sooner before buying so many modern pieces.”
I wish I’d found his site sooner before buying so many modern pieces.”
Cameron K.
(Plymouth, MN)

The Inmates (‘Captum’); Classic Mordovian ‘Gulag Factory 5’ Chessmen, Soviet, c.1947-1955
Figuli Lapis Milites (Stone Army): Hand-Painted ‘One-Off’ Isle of Lewis Chess Set, c.1990
Americana: Drueke American Made Chessmen, c.1950
Fandangi Militibus (The Dancing Army); Spanish Escardibul “Ajedrez Stawton No.5” Chess Set, c.1960-1975
Nekva’s Legacy: Austrian ‘Old Vienna’ Coffee House Chess Set, post-WWI
Draconis (The Jackals); Soviet Tournament & Club Set, c.1945-1955
Drueke’s American-Made Chessmen, No.22, c.1955-1965
Comrade Druekski (Soviet Drueke); Latvian ‘Staunton’ Plastic Chess Set, c.1960-1975
The Monochrome Set: Soviet ‘Mordovian Style’ Gulag Chessmen, c.1955