This impressive chess set from Europe includes Italfama's Roman Emperor Bust chess pieces with Rechapados Ferrer's Blue Ash Burl and Whitened Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. The Roman Bust is an impressively large and heavy chess set with a 4.75 inch tall king. The pieces are designed as a broken Roman column with a bust sitting atop. The king is Julius Caesar, his Queen Cleopatra, and the bishop is Mark Antony. The knight is the bust of a Roman horse, a castle tower the rook, and the pawn the bust of a legionnaire. Pieces are made of cast zinc using the old-world lost wax casting process and have a lustrous brass and nickel plating that is lacquered so that they never tarnish.
Handcrafted by the highly skilled craftsmen at Rechapados Ferrer, this stunning chess board is made from blue stained ash burl and whitened bird's-eye maple veneer. The quality of the inlay work is astounding. The glass-like finish of the chess board enhances the colors and depth of the irregular blue ash burl while reflecting the gold and silver color pieces creating a stunning display. Whether you are a collector or simply looking for one special chess set for your home, this eye-catching combination from Italy and Spain is an excellent choice that will be treasured forever.
Chess Pieces:
- King Height: 4.75"
- King Base: 1.375"
- Material: Brass & Nickel Plated Cast Zinc
- Chess Set Weight: 12 lbs.
- Felt Pads
- Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.
- Made in Italy
Chess Board:
- Material: Blue Ash Burl & Whitened Bird's-Eye Maple Veneers and Other Wood Material
- Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane (glass-like finish)
- Square Size: 2.375"
- Width of Border: 2.375"
- Dimensions: 23.5" x 23.5" x .75"
- Made in Spain
