Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 196: A Soviet SIMZA Travel Chess Set

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A Soviet-era SIMZA travel chess set featuring a folding case with a golden-brown faux-reptile skin textured exterior. The interior contains a peg-style chessboard with printed black and white squares and alphanumeric coordinates along the borders. The set comprises molded plastic chess pieces in cream and red, each fitted with a peg base to secure into the board. The case is constructed with a simple metal hinge and clasp mechanism.
Length: 14 cm