Altaya Napoleon Lead Chess Set

A historical Altaya chess set reproducing the battle between Napoleon ^I and the King of Prussia Frederick William III. The pieces represent the various military corps and units of the period. The set was created with great attention to historical accuracy, with the smallest details of the different military uniforms and weaponry faithfully reproduced. Many of the weapons and equipment are independent of the pieces and can be detached from them.

This set could only be obtained through a subscription that entitled the subscriber to one piece per week with a membership.

The pieces were made in lead before being hand-painted. They are highly detailed and feature sophisticated finishes. The richness of the colors, uniforms, and equipment creates a strong visual impression when viewing the set, and it takes some time to appreciate all the details. Note that each piece is unique and different from the others.

The board is original, made of wood, and features a subtle and distinctive color scheme. On its borders, wood-grain motifs evoke a forest setting surrounding the battle about to unfold.

The board measures 49.5 cm.

The tallest piece measures 12.2 cm.

The bases are 3.3 cm wide.

A chess set manufactured by the French company “Les Étains du Prince.” It comes with its original box with foam to store the pieces. The king measures 9.6 cm with a base of 2.8 cm. The box measures 31 x 31 x 7.5 cm. The set weighs 3.2 kg.

The particularity of Les Étains du Prince is the alloy they use to manufacture their items. This alloy, composed of 95% tin has been patented since 1909. Its properties give this set its unique appearance and have enabled sophisticated finishes to be applied. The set features magnificent figures from Napoleon’s army, recreated in minute detail with both aesthetic and historical accuracy. All the pieces are signed on the back by Bachet, in reference to René and Maryvonne Bachet, the founders of Etains du Prince.

A very original and rather boldly crafted set. It depicts a fairly classic theme: the Battle of Waterloo and the confrontation between Napoleon and Wellington’s British troops. With Napoleon Bonaparte accompanied by his wife Josephine facing Arthur Wellesley of Wellington and his wife, Duchess Catherine Wellesley. But despite its relatively common theme the game is very original in his design and composition. The pieces are made entirely of resin, including their bases, which give the impression of being made of metal but are actually painted resin.

The board has a wooden frame covered in gilding and decorated with carved motifs on its outline. Its checkerboard is green and white, and a glass plate is affixed to it. The board measures 46.5 x 46.5 x 4 cm. The king is 11.7 cm high. The richness of the colors with the board and the outfits of the characters, their reflections on the glass plate, as well as the depth between the frame of the board, the patterns that dot it and the pieces on its checkerboard create a strong visual impression when looking at the game. Note that the pieces of the two sets are different from each other.

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 Franklin Mint’s silversmiths. The set was supplied with descriptive cards for the pieces, as it 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. The case measures 34.5 x 34.5 x 7 cm. The king is 6.6 cm high and the pawns around 4 cm.

Another resin set with a Napoleonic Wars theme. This one is made of stone powder and resin. The king measures 14.5 cm high with a 4.4 cm wide base. The pawns measure 11 cm. They were made here in France and still have their original box with their original stamp. In the set, Napoleon Bonaparte acts as king, Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, acts as queen, and the rest of the pieces represent officers and elements of the French army. The pieces are large, colored in beige and brown with many details and finishes.

An Italian Italfama chess table made of oak wood. The table is imposing with a traditional rustic appearance. It can be disassembled, and the board can rotate on its base to orient it in the desired direction. The pieces were cast in brass before being fixed to wooden bases. They feature silver and gold patinas and are large.

They were designed on the theme of Napoleon I, emperor of France, his wife Josephine, and his famous armies. Under the pieces are red felts with the Italfama brand logo. The table measures 55 x 51 x 51 cm. The king measures 11.5 cm with a 3 cm base, and the pawns measure 9 cm. The whole set weighs 10.6 kg. Inside the table is a board for playing backgammon.