Civil War II Theme Chess Set with Civil War Deluxe Chess Board

This theme chess set includes the Civil War II hand painted theme chess pieces matched with our Civil War Deluxe Chess Board. This chess set is based on the war between the Union and Confederacy from 1861 to 1865. The kings are represented by Presidents Lincoln and Jefferson Davis with their wives representing the queens. The bishops are General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee, the knights are calvary, and the pawns foot soldiers. The rooks are represented by the flags of the Union and Confederacy. 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 exclusive Civil Ward 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 the finest veneers 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. An extra-wide 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 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, Gray, and Red Veneer over Wood Composite; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Extra-wide 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;.