Chess set - the troops of Napoleon Bonaparte, France

Vintage Magnífico handmade chess set, complete with solid metal pieces (alloyed bronze) beautifully detailed. This chess set is manufactured by Italfama, 1976, designed • Historical theme: Realistic figures representing Napoleon, Josephine, and the French army bring a captivating narrative to its chessboard. • Prime materials: Solid zinc cast pieces with brass and nickel plating for an eye-catching and durable finish. • Generous size and weight: The king stands 3.25 inches (approx. 8.3 cm) tall with a base of 0.875 inches (approx. 2.2 cm), and the full set weighs about 6 pounds (approx. 2.7 kg), giving a sense of heft and presence. • Ideal for collectors and players: An exceptional fusion of historical art and chess functionality, handmade; figures cast in aged bronze in relief with a red velvet underbase. One soldier is different from what is seen in photos. The board features bronze relief images and is in near-new condition despite its age. A wide set of photographic detail is attached for appraisal of its current state. Given its substantial weight and size, it will be packed and shipped with special handling to destinations outside the European Union or Europe; shipping to independence is not included in the listed price on Catawiki and incurs an additional shipping surcharge. An ideal Christmas gift. Origin: Italy Material: aged bronze Board measurements: 33 x 33 cm Height: 2.5 cm Grid: 3 x 3 cm Pieces: King: 8.2 cm Base: 2.2 cm Bishop: 7.2 cm Base: 2.2 cm Queen: 7.7 cm Base: 2.2 cm Rook: 6.8 cm Base: 2.2 cm Knight: 7.2 cm Base: 2.2 cm Pawns: 6.2 cm Base: 2.2 cm Important note: due to current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret we cannot ship any parcel to the United States.

Estimation:€130

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