Arabesque Classic Staunton Metal Chess Set with Elm Burl Chess Board

This elegant chess set package from Italy includes Italfama's Staunton Brass and Nickel Chess Set and Elm Root and Maple Chess Board. Italfama is the world's most renowned metal chess set manufacturer producing a wide range of metal chess sets and wood chess boards that collector's relish. This is one of the most beautiful Staunton sets in the Italfama's collection with each piece having an engraved pattern. Cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process, you will love the way these heavy pieces feel when playing. The pieces are brass and nickel plated followed by several layers of lacquer to prevent tarnishing and keep them beautiful and shiny year after year. Whether you are investing in this fine chess set for yourself or buying it for a gift, you will be thoroughly pleased with the quality and elegance of this chess set.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: King Height: 4"; King Base: 1.25"; Material: Solid Cast Zinc, Brass & Nickel Plated; Chess Set Weight: 9 lbs.; Felt Pads; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.; 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;.