Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold & Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy

Description

Medieval Knights Chess Set - Metal Brass & Silver Nickel Plated Crusaders Game.Made in Florence, Italy, this stunning chess set … more Medieval Knights Chess Set - Metal Brass & Silver Nickel Plated Crusaders Game.Made in Florence, Italy, this stunning chess set features intricately cast metal pieces in antiqued silver and brass, set on a two-tone chessboard.
Details:
* Chess Set: Medieval Knights, Metal Gold & Silver Pewter
* Board Dimensions: 17" square, 1.25" height
* Piece Heights: King: 3 1/4", Pawns: 2 1/2"
* Materials: Brass & Nickel Pewter Plated Cast Zinc
* Place of Origin: Florence, Italy
* Date of Manufacture: 1970s
* Condition: Good, with a missing silver pewter bishop
* Wear: Consistent with age and use
This Renaissance-themed chess set, crafted in a Florentine workshop, is a true masterpiece. Each piece, representing figures from the Renaissance period such as the king and queen, church bishop, knight’s stallion, castle tower, and king’s guard, is cast from solid zinc using the traditional lost wax casting process. The pieces are then plated with brass and nickel and finished with multiple layers of lacquer to maintain their shine and prevent tarnishing. less