This chess set includes the Battle of Waterloo hand painted theme chess pieces matched with our Blue and Erable High Gloss Deluxe Chess Board. This colorful chess set is based on the famous Battle fought between the armies of Napoleon and Wellington where they met just outside the town of Waterloo in Belgium on June 18, 1815. The kings are represented by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington, the queens are represented by their wives, and the other pieces represented by the contingents of their respective armies. The pieces are artistically designed with features and fine detail to capture the essence of the characters. The pieces are cast in solid polystone, an extremely hard, stone-like material, and are hand painted in realistic colors by highly skilled artisans with amazing detail.
Our Blue and Erable High Gloss Deluxe Chess Board is made for us by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain, the largest manufacturer of high-quality chess boards in the world. This is an inlaid chess board made from blue stained ash burl and erable veneer sealed with a high gloss polyurethane finish to protect and enhance the beauty of the wood. The precision of the inlay work is remarkable. The squares are 1.75" and the overall size of the board is 17.5" and .5" thick. A triple inlay delimiter accentuates the squares from the extra-wide frame adding elegance to the design. The bottom of the board has felt pads to protect whatever surface it sits on. The story and history behind this chess set will add enjoyment to every game you play and look beautiful displayed in your home.
Chess Pieces:
- Material: Polystone (very hard, stone-like material)
- King Height: 3.25"
- King Base: 1.125"
- Hand Painted
- Felt Pad Bottom
- Packaged in decorative cardboard box with a foam tray with individual compartments for each piece
Chess Board:
- Material: Blue Stained Ash Burl and Erable Veneer over Wood Composite
- Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane
- Triple Inlay Delimiter Around Squares
- Square Size: 1.75"
- Overall Dimensions: 17.5" x .5" Thick
- Made for The Chess Store by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain
