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ID 1243005419 Marengo Staunton Chess Set in Ebony & Boxwood with Elm Burl & Erable Chess Board

This chess set includes our Marengo Staunton in genuine ebony and boxwood matched together with our Walnut and Maple Molded Edge chess board. This spectacular chess set is named after Napoleon Bonaparte's famous Arabian stallion for which he rode during the famous battle of Marengo. This chess set takes Staunton design to a new level with its artistic and elegant features. The knight is beautifully sculpted with realistic features and an elegant pose with its mane flowing back and head turned down. Only the best carvers in the world can accurately carve and replicate the details of this knight from piece to piece. All of the pieces are beautifully shaped with a unique and elegant profile that creates a coherent pattern from pawn to king. The lathe work is simply extraordinary. The Marengo is a large set with a king that is 4.25" tall and a base of 1.875". The king features a highly ornate finial that is unique from any other chess set in our collection. The pieces have thick green baize pads so you can slide your pieces across the board or sit down softly.From Italfama in Italy, their Elm Burl and Erable chess board is one of the most beautiful chess boards in our collection. Elm burl is a unique and colorful wood with brown and orange colors that intermingle creating irregular patterns. The rich colors of the elm burl create a stunning backdrop against the ebony and boxwood chess pieces. This is an inlaid chess board handcrafted by the skilled craftsmen of Italfama - the quality of the workmanship is unsurpassed. The squares are 2.375" and the overall size of the board is 23.5" and .75" thick. Whether you are a collector or looking for your one special chess set, you will be thoroughly pleased with the Marengo!Chess Pieces: Ebony & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 4.25"; King Base: 1.875"; King Weight: 4.2 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 67 Ounces; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Certificate of Authenticity; Green Billiard Cloth Pads; Chess Board: Material: Elm Root & Maple Veneers and Other Wood Material; Finish: Semi-gloss Polyurethane (soft satin finish); Square Size: 2.375"; Dimensions: 23.5" x 23.5" x .75"; Made in Italy;

Price: USD 1099.00

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