Description of Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood
Florence is the capital city of the region of Tuscany, Italy. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. A center of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is also famous for its magnificent art and architecture. The surge in artistic, literary, and scientific investigation that occurred in Florence during the 14th - 16th century is what has inspired craftsmanship for this Florentine set.
The Florentine Series from our Premier Collection is Crafted from Rosewood and Boxwood. Rosewood is strong, heavy, and richly hued timber taking an excellent polish, being suitable for creating decorative wood. The King stands 4" tall with a 1 5/8" base. From the unique King to the exquisite Knight, these pieces are sure to catch the eye.These pieces fit well on a board with 2.125" - 2.5" squares.
- Felt Base
- 4" King Weighs 2.4 oz.
- 1 5/8" King Base
- Extra Queens
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Customer Reviews of Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood
Greg from Little Chute Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood ReviewI purchased these pieces as a Thursday chess deal and am very pleased with their quality, heft, and feel. The wood is smoothly polished and attractive. The only small criticism is that the design of the rooks makes them look a bit like small queens without the little ball at the top of the crown. Excellent buy, though.
Paul from Montreal Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood ReviewVery nice chess pieces. I like King and Rook. Horse design can be better but in sale at $89 this set is a good deal.
RC from San Antonio Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood ReviewOne of the queen's crowns is terribly asymmetrical and simply looks tacky--what happened to quality control? The knights don't look as crisp as in the photo. This is easier to see on the white knights, but for what ever reason, there is a small drill hole in front and behind of the horse's eyes which harms the aesthetics.
Darryl from Spring Valley, CA Florentine Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood ReviewVery high quality set for the money.
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