ID 1366658012 World War II Theme Chess Set with Walnut & Maple Deluxe Board - 47" King
This chess set includes World War II hand painted theme chess pieces matched with our Walnut and Maple Deluxe Chess Board. The two kings are represented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler. The queen and bishops are represented by the head American and German generals, the knights are tanks, rooks the capital buildings, and infantry soldiers are the pawns. The pieces are artistically designed with features and fine detail to capture the essence of the characters. 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. This unique chess set is a must have for the World War II historian.Our Walnut and Maple 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 walnut and maple veneer sealed with a satin polyurethane finish to protect and enhance the beauty of the wood. The precision of the inlay work is remarkable. The squares are 2.125" and the overall size of the board is 21.5" and .5" thick. A 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: 4.7"; King Base: 1.5"; Hand Painted; Felt Pad Bottom; Packaged in decorative cardboard box with a foam tray with individual compartments for each piece; Chess Board: Material: Walnut & Maple Veneer over Wood Composite; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Triple Inlay Delimiter Around Squares; Square Size: 2.125"; Overall Dimensions: 21.5" x .21.5 x 5" Thick; Made for The Chess Store by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain;