Giant sized solid metal brass/silver plated from Italy very heavy in weight with felted bottoms, packed in a velveteen case. Luxury Italian chess board is hand-made of the most precious and superior woods others have no comparison, the woods used are briarwood,bird's-eye-maple, root & elm.
In recent years, faux woods have appeared in the marketplace. None of these fake reproductions, however, often sold as real they cannot begin to replace the beauty or the feel of the natural woods themselves.
Each square is individually inlaid by master Italian artisans, there is a high gloss finish on the board. The trim around the board is dark root wood. The board is completely finished on the back, each corner on the back has felt to ensure it will not scratch your area it is placed on.
- Squares: 2 3/4.
- Board: 25 1/2. Thickness: 3/4 inches.
- Checkers size: 1 3/4 (inches) Diameter X 7/16 (inches) thick.
- Made in Italy for a select few.
