DESCRIPTION: An Italian Nigri Scacchi figural chess set, inspired by the "Battaglia di Camelot" (The Battle of Camelot). Includes a total of thirty-two (32) pieces, and original box. Crafted mainly with marble dust from the Carrara quarries. The pieces are flattened and retouched one by one and then aged and hand painted by master craftsmen. The whole process takes place in Italy in the province of Lucca.

"The Battle of Camelot" chess set reproduces the era and the characters of the epic legends of King Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, who around 500 AD created the kingdom of Camelot based on pure and innovative ideals and giving inspiration to great stories such as: excalibur the sword in the stone, the battles with the evil Mordred and introduces legendary characters to the world such as: Morgana the witch, Guinevere the warrior, the brave Lancelot, Merlin the magician and the brave Knights of the round table.

CIRCA: 20th Century.
ORIGIN: Italy.
DIMENSIONS: Figural chess pieces are: H: 4" and H: 5 1/2".

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CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.