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Giuseppe Vasari Chess Set: The Battle of Waterloo
Giuseppe Vasari Chess Set: The Battle of Waterloo
This is a work of art by the Italian artist Giuseppe Vasari. The chess set bears the artist’s signature, which can be seen on the soldiers’ shoulder straps.
The set was designed around the theme of the Napoleonic Wars and depicts the famous Battle of Waterloo. It was crafted with remarkable refinement and meticulous attention to detail.
The pieces are made of bronze plating with genuine gold and silver. The board is marble. This is a particularly luxurious set. It is also very rare, having been produced in only a small number of copies worldwide.
One will note the highly sophisticated and detailed finishes of the pieces, the floral motifs with numerous reliefs along the edges of the board, and the four horses that support the set and give it a majestic, antique touch.
The king measures 11.8 cm
The board measures 41.7 x 41.7 x 13 cm without the horses.
With the horses, it measures approximately 51 x 51 cm.
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Italfama chess set with lion-foot board
Italfama chess set with lion-foot board
An Italfama set with pieces made from a blend of wood and brass, on a raised wood-and-metal board.
The board has forged brass feet shaped like lion paws. The chessboard is made of metal and covered with a glass plate that enhances the reflections of the pieces on its surface.
The board bears a “handmade” stamp on its underside.
The king is 8 cm tall. The pawns are 5.2 cm tall.
The wooden board measures 36 x 36 x 6.5 cm.
The pieces feature gold and silver patinas. They were designed in a classic, relatively clean style to allow the original wood-and-brass composition to make its full impact. One will nevertheless note the fairly fine work on the knights’ heads and the very elegant serrated collar at the top of the king and queen.
The set was made in Italy at the end of the 20th century.
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Marinakis Bronze Medieval Chess Set
Marinakis Bronze Medieval Chess Set
A Marinakis cast bronze set, featuring silver and gold patina. The raised board is stamped “made of massive bronze” and displays decorated borders with a black and yellow chessboard in the Marinakis style.
The set was made in Greece and sold in the city of Thessaloniki, depicting figures from medieval lore.
The pieces are felted, with the largest piece measuring 10 cm and the smallest 7 cm.
The bronze board measures 46 x 46 cm
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Franklin Mint Chess Set – The Battle of Waterloo
Franklin Mint Chess Set – The Battle of Waterloo
A collectible chess set produced by Franklin Mint in 1984, themed after the Battle of Waterloo. The pieces are crafted from pewter with solid copper round bases, accented by an enameled circular band.
They were designed by the artist Philip J. Haythornthwaite, before being individually handcrafted by the silversmiths of the Franklin Mint.
The set was supplied with descriptive cards for the pieces, as is often the case with Franklin Mint productions.
This chess set was created with great attention to the historical accuracy of its representations. All pieces, including the pawns, represent distinct historical figures, with the only exception being the rooks. The fine pewter, an excellent material for achieving high-end finishes, allowed for the application of sophisticated and realistic details.
The case is made of wood, and its chessboard, which blends white and blue in its composition, is enhanced with pewter. Decorative motifs are present on the borders of the squares. The case allows the pieces to be stored inside in individual compartments.
It measures 34.5 x 34.5 x 7 cm
The king stands 6.6 cm tall and the pawns approximately 4 cm.
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Industrial Arts chess set with pedestal board
Industrial Arts chess set with pedestal board
A metal chess set in the Industrial Arts style.
This one is more elaborate and visually striking than those usually encountered; it features a beautiful pedestal marquetry wooden board and a reflective gilded metal board. Note also the original shape of the knights, designed like hooks.
The board measures 40 x 40 x 6.3 cm
The king measures 7 cm
The pieces are felted.
This set was made in 1980 at the Peugeot factory in Poissy using automotive manufacturing parts. It is a rather original piece.
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Étains du Prince Chess Set
Étains du Prince Chess Set
A chess set manufactured by the French company “Les Étains du Prince”.
With its original box and foam inserts for storing the pieces.
The king stands 9.6 cm tall with a 2.8 cm base.
The box measures 31 x 31 x 7.5 cm. The entire set weighs 3.2 kilograms.
The distinctive feature of Étains du Prince is that their objects are made from an alloy composed of 95% pewter. This alloy has been patented since 1909; its properties give this set its unique appearance and have allowed for the application of sophisticated finishes.
The set features magnificent figures from Napoleon’s army, meticulously recreated in every detail with both aesthetic and historical precision.
All pieces have been signed on the back by Bachet, in reference to René and Maryvonne Bachet, the founders of Les Étains du Prince.