Imagine playing chess with this beautiful chess set or just simply decorating youre your living room. This beautiful chess set from the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy is one of their most popular chess sets. This design like all of their designs is unique and takes the art of chess to a new level. These stylish Staunton-like pieces have an elegant profile and are beautifully decorated with an intricate design that is perfectly created for each piece.

This chess set has a 3 inch tall king with a base diameter of 1 inch. Cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process, you will love the way these heavy pieces feel in your hand. The pieces are gold and silver 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.

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