ANRI TORIART CHARLEMAGNE CHESS SET WITH BOX - MADE AND HAND PAINTED IN ITALY

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ANRI TORIART CHARLEMAGNE CHESS SET WITH BOX - MADE AND HAND PAINTED IN ITALY
The Toriart chessmen are made of cast composite material invented by Anri called “Sculptite, which is a slurry of sawdust and resin. The castings are mounted atop turned wooden bases with blue felt bottoms. The chessmen are housed in a fitted wooden display case, each piece in its own compartment.
The Anri Charlemagne chessmen are inspired by King Charlemagne (768-814), widely recognized as one of the greatest Christian Monarch who unified most of Western Europe under the Carolignian Empire. Charlemagne is often referred to as the “Father of Europe”. . Anri chessmen are 100% made in Italy for those who can appreciate the true value of these magnificent artistic chessmen. The chessmen are in excellent condition.
The King is 4 1/2" tall.
Many other Charlemagne Chess Sets available on ebay have smaller chess pieces, such as those with the King only 3 1/2" tall.
Some antique shops advertise this larger piece set at prices up to ,000.
This set does not include a chessboard, typical of Anri Toriart chess sets.
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