Picture this colorful Napoleon theme chess set sitting in your home looking beautiful and sitting ready for a game of chess. 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. Napoleon and his military conquests have long been a favorite subject for theme chess sets. Imported from Italy, this beautiful chess set from Italfama renders Napoleon Bonaparte, his wife Josephine, and other key elements of his French army. 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. King Height: 3.6; King Base: 1.25 ; Material: Brass & Nickel Plated Cast Zinc ; Chess Set Weight: 8 lbs. ; Felt Pads ; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.;