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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate € 200 - € 250

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Handmade Staunton chess set in Padauk and boxwood, dating from 2000–2010, with weighted pieces, king about 12 cm tall with a 5 cm base, total weight over 2 kg including the box, includes four queens, well packed in a cardboard box included in the price, board not included.

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Padauk and boxwood wooden chess set handmade in the old British colonies by expert artisans, it is a very exclusive model with the Staunton philosophy, the pieces are weighted and have an impressive size and beauty. The King stands about 12 centimeters tall and almost 5 centimeters at the base, weighing approximately 100 grams. The knights have extraordinary detail, inspired by Bucephalus, Alexander the Great’s horse; they feature a cloth on the base and it comes with four queens, weighing over 2 kilograms in total. It is perfectly packaged, personalized and protected in a cardboard box included in the price, an exclusive work within reach of very few. The price is WITHOUT a board.

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