We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.
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⚠️ PURCHASE NOTICE: Due to the extreme rarity and historical value of this item, online ordering is possible only after prior confirmation. Please contact us or visit our physical store to finalize the transaction.
Availability: 1 of 1 (The exact unit from the video)
This is not just a vintage item. It is a piece of chess history. We believe this could be one of the earliest surviving examples of this model in the world.
This HAU (Hamburg-Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik) timepiece presents a fascinating anomaly for collectors. Unlike standard HAU models from the 1920s, this specific clock does not have the "falling flags" (red hands signaling the end of time).
Because the mechanism shows no signs of modification, we suspect this is an extremely early model (pre-1920) or a rare prototype. It represents the era before the "flag" became a standardized feature in tournament play.
The clock features a historic engraved silver plaque:
Holte Skakklub
1930-1931
2 Pr
"Holte Skakklub" is a Danish chess club. While the plaque dates to 1930/31 (likely when it was awarded as a 2nd Prize), the clock itself is almost certainly older.
This clock is over 100 years old. We believe in full transparency regarding its condition:
This is a historical artifact. We strictly advise AGAINST using this clock for regular play. It is intended for display in a serious collection or a study.
We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.
— you'll reach me,
FM Michał Fudalej — FIDE Master, chess player, and the person who designs, builds, and inspects every board before it leaves the workshop.
Every ChessboArt piece passes through one pair of hands — mine. That's not a limitation. That's the whole point.
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