A unique chess set design from Olde World Collectibles and Creations proves that there is no limit to creativity. This one of its kind chess board design would definitely raise your brows with astonishment. The chess pieces are designed using 20mm steel dummy rounds, which are used by military for test feeding the machine guns used in aircraft.
These handmade chess pieces are decorated and designed with special cuts, curls and bends, which help in differentiating them from other chess pieces. Chess pieces for the dark side are painted black and sandblasted for extra effect whereas pieces for light side are simply wire brushed. The chess board is equally attractive with pine wood craft and sides decorated with 1/8 inch steel band. Intersection between the board squares has been adorned using rivets.
The entire board is layered with polyurethane for extra protection. This fascinating chess board measures about 13”x 14” and is 1 ¾” high. The height of chess pieces ranges from 2½” to 6 5/8″. Each and every set of board and chess pieces is dated, numbered and signed in the peaks of Shanandoah Valley in Virginia, U.S.A. If you are a chess freak then this unique chess board available at only $345.00 would definitely enthrall you.
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