Picture this colorful theme chess set sitting in your home looking beautiful and sitting ready for a game of chess. This luxurious chess set from the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy and is based on the story of Camelot, the castle of the legendary King Arthur. Cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process, you will love the way they these heavy pieces feel in your hand when playing. The pieces are brass and nickel plated and then hand painted accentuating features on each piece and creating a unique color theme for each side. The pieces are then sealed with several layers of lacquer to prevent tarnishing and keep them beautiful and shiny year after year. Whether you are looking for a chess set to leave out and display in your home or a unique gift for someone special, this unique beautiful chess set from Italfama is an excellent choice!From the workshop of Italfama in Italy, this elm burl and maple chess board is one of the most beautiful chess boards in our collection. This colorful elm burl and whitened bird's-eye maple chess board makes a stunning backdrop for these chess pieces. Elm burl is one of the most beautiful woods in the world with rich brown-orange colors and irregular grain patterns that swirl in every direction. Each piece of wood creates a unique chess board unlike any other. This is an inlaid board made with the highest quality veneer and assembled with precision by the skilled craftsmen at Italfama. It has 1.875 squares and measures 20.5 overall. This board and pieces together not only makes a wonderful chess set for your game at home, but will add interest and purpose to your décor.Chess Pieces: Material: Solid Cast Zinc, Brass & Nickel Plated; King Height: 3.5; King Base: 1.25 ; Chess Set Weight: ~7 Lbs.; Felt Pads with Embossed Italfama Logo; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.; Made in Italy; Chess Board: Material: Elm Root & Maple Veneers and Other Wood Material; Finish: Semi Gloss Polyurethane (soft shine); Square Size: 1.875; Dimensions: 20.1 x 20.1 x .625; Made in Italy;
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