Chess set - Romano and Barbaros, figures individually crafted in bronze.
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Vintage chess set Romans vs Barbarians by Italfama, estimated period 1980–1990, bronze figures handmade with relief, and a polyresin board with a red velvet base, origin Italy, condition very good.
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Vintage chess set Romanes vs. Barbarians, prestigious brand Italfama, discontinued, figures handcrafted in bronze with high-relief, very well maintained, with a red velvet sub-base. The game board is made of highly resistant polyresin, with the squares in relief and perimeter moldings. The base is covered with green velvet. A detailed photographic view is included for assessment, and its condition and presented details should be considered. It will be carefully packed and shipped to the destination. Shipping outside the European Community or European Union and independence are not included. The price on Catawiki includes an additional shipping surcharge.
Origin: Italy
Material: Wood, bronze metals and green velvet
Board measurements
Length: 36 cm
Width: 36 cm
Height: 3 cm
Grid: 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Figures
Rey: 7.7cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Reina: 7.3cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Tower: 6.5 cm
base: 2.3 cm
Bishop: 7 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Horse: 6.3 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Peones: 5.7 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Vintage chess set Romanes vs. Barbarians, prestigious brand Italfama, discontinued, figures handcrafted in bronze with high-relief, very well maintained, with a red velvet sub-base. The game board is made of highly resistant polyresin, with the squares in relief and perimeter moldings. The base is covered with green velvet. A detailed photographic view is included for assessment, and its condition and presented details should be considered. It will be carefully packed and shipped to the destination. Shipping outside the European Community or European Union and independence are not included. The price on Catawiki includes an additional shipping surcharge.
Origin: Italy
Material: Wood, bronze metals and green velvet
Board measurements
Length: 36 cm
Width: 36 cm
Height: 3 cm
Grid: 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Figures
Rey: 7.7cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Reina: 7.3cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Tower: 6.5 cm
base: 2.3 cm
Bishop: 7 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Horse: 6.3 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Peones: 5.7 cm
Base: 2.3 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Romano and Barbaros, figures individually crafted in bronze.
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Very good
Height
3 cm
Width
36 cm
Estimated Period
1980-1990
