Category Archives: Chess

The Messina Gold and Silver Plated Italian Chessmen

Expertly crafted in Italy. Gold and silver plated. Exquisite detail. 3 inch (76 mm) king. Weighted for perfect balance. Bases covered with billiard cloth. Ideal for boards 13 – 17 inch (33 – 43 cm). Rarely does a set of chess pieces shine so brilliantly as the Messina Gold and Silver Plated Italian Chessmen. Inspired

The Romans Vs Gladiators hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama

Beautifully detailed.Made in Italy. Painstakingly hand painted. 3.25 inch king. Superb gift packaging. Presented with a 15.75 inch Spanish board. THE PIECES Nobly dressed, with his body plate armour and long red cloak, the Roman Emperor is clutching his sword, ready to do battle. The graceful queen is dressed in robes and a cloak, whilst

The Modica Rosewood Chessmen 3 Inches

Expertly crafted from rosewood. Made in Italy. 3 inch (76 mm) king. Weighted for perfect balance. Bases covered with billiard cloth. Ideal for boards 14 – 18 inches (35 – 45 cm). Rosewood, ebony and red sandalwood are the three hardwoods we commission most of our high end chess pieces to be carved from, although

The Russians Vs Mongolians Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama

Presented with a walnut and maple board. Beautifully ornate chessmen. Crafted in Italy. 3.25 inch king. Felted bases THE CHESS SET Set upon a 15.75 inch Spanish board made from walnut and maple, these chess pieces are superb in their detail. An instantly recognisable Genghis Khan, with his flowing robes, helmet and facial features, leads

The Russians Vs Mongolians Hand painted themed chess pieces by Italfama

Beautifully ornate chessmen. Crafted in Italy. 3.25 inch king. Felted bases Ideal for a 16 inch board. THE CHESSMEN The Russian pieces are typically adorned in traditional costume, from the tall burly King to his elegantly robed Queen and the Cossack styled bishop. The detail is superb even in the chain mail worn by the

The Sochi 2014 Grand Ebony & Palisander Chess Set

The largest King in the Regency Chess Collection sits on top of this commemorative Chess Set, remembering the 2014 Fide World Championship match in Sochi, Russia. Magnus Carlsen cemented his place at the top of the Chess world in the aforementioned match, beating Vishy Anand and securing World Championship status for at least another two

The Spartacus Hand Painted Chess Pieces by Italfama

The Spartacus Hand Painted Chess Pieces by Italfama

The Water Vs Fire hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama

Ideal gift. 3.25 inch king. Beautifully crafted in Italy. Superbly ornate. Presented with a 15.75 inch Spanish board. Representing water and fire, these crushed stone composite pieces are beautifully crafted and ornate. Whether your preference lies with Greek or Roman Mythology, Poseidon or Neptune, ruler of the Water, is a very imposing character. His trusty

The Zodiac hand painted Italian themed Chess set by Italfama

Beautifully crafted. Exquisite detail. 3.25 inch king. Made in Italy. Presented with a beautiful 15.75 inch Spanish board. THE PIECES With the superb detailing and finish expected from Italfama, these pieces are beautifully crafted from crushed stone composite. In their easily recognised forms, all the signs are represented. The Leo and Aquarius Kings stand tall

The Manopoulos Medieval Knights Luxury Chess Set with Wooden Case

The Manopoulos Medieval Knights Luxury Chess Set with Wooden Case

The Manopoulos Walnut Black and Oak Club Compact Backgammon Set with Philos Deluxe Cups

The Manopoulos Walnut Black and Oak Club Compact Backgammon Set with Philos Deluxe Cups

The Mao Tse Tung Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama

Presented in gift packing. Made in Italy. Superb detailing. 3.25 inch king. Ideal for 15.75 inch board. Felted bases. THE HISTORY The Civil war in China was caused …… as most wars are …… over a difference of opinion between two parties. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) were each fighting

The Medieval Bust hand painted themed chess pieces by Italfama

Beautifully crafted chessmen. Made in Italy.

Solitaire Aurora

Solitaire Aurora

The Medieval Pewter Hand Painted Luxury Chess Men by Italfama

The Medieval Pewter Hand Painted Luxury Chess Men by Italfama

Solitaire Dolomite

Solitaire Dolomite

The Monarch Ebony And Walnut Grand Luxury Chess Set

The Monarch Ebony And Walnut Grand Luxury Chess Set

The Berkeley Chess Roman Russet and Walnut Chess Set

Stone crushed resin chess pieces. Striking russet brown and cream colouring Superb detail. Matched perfectly with a deluxe walnut board. The Roman civilisation dates from the 8th century BC. Developing into the city of Rome and subsequently giving its name to the Empire over which it ruled. The Roman Empire expanded into one of the

The Napoleon Vs Russians Hand painted themed chess pieces by Italfama

Chessmen sculpted from resin and hand-painted. Intricately detailed Military themed set. Detailed Napoleonic and Russian chess armies. Uniquely detailed designs. Crafted in Florence, Italy. A beautiful and highly detailed Napoleonic themed chess set crafted in Florence, Italy. In 1812 the French army led by Napoloeon Bonaparte invaded Russia in an attempt to defeat Tsar Alexander

The Columbus Ebony and Walnut Chess Set

Presented on a 21.7 inch board. Beautifully ornate Staunton design. Imperious 4 inch King. Two additional Queens. Weighted for perfect balance. Bases covered with high quality billiard cloth. Presented on a stunning 21.7 inch walnut and maple board from Spain, this makes for an enviable chess set. The Columbus chessmen, expertly handcrafted from solid ebony,