Italfama The Royal House Henry II of England Chess Set | SKU K826CS

Italfama The Royal House Henry II of England Chess Set | SKU K826CS

True artistic power does not loudly demand your attention; it commands it through a magnificent display of historical nobility and structural strength. This monumental, museum-tier chess set transforms the ancient game of strategy into an exquisite exhibition of high-jewelry metalwork. It commands an immediate architectural presence, slowing down the eye with the quiet weight and unmistakable flash of premium Italian craftsmanship.

STORY & MEANING

The "The Royal House Henry II of England" Set stands as a crowning masterpiece within Italfama’s prestigious historical collection. Since 1976, the world-renowned artisans of Italfama in Florence, Italy, have dedicated themselves to crafting the world's most elite, investment-grade chess sets. This specific open-top layout pays homage to the legendary 12th-century monarch Henry II of England, capturing the regal atmosphere, defensive fortification motifs, and medieval armor details of his historic court.

The creation of each piece is a masterclass in patient, centuries-old metalcrafting. Using the ancestral lost-wax casting technique (cera persa), individual figurines are meticulously sculpted in solid bronze. Once freed from their single-use plaster molds, the pieces are hand-finished and highlighted using pure, luminous 24-karat gold plating against a rich silver-toned contrast. As a mark of its elite provenance, each standalone sculpture carries the incised signature of its sculptor. The accompanying table-scale chessboard is an architectural monument in its own right, composed of polished multi-tonal white and gold onyx squares. It is framed entirely in heavily detailed sculpted bronze and 24K gold, supported by four soaring, rearing heraldic horses acting as structural legs.

Investing in an authentic piece from Italfama connects your home directly to an elite lineage of historic European craftsmanship. Placed inside a principal study, a grand drawing-room table, or an illuminated gallery niche, it serves as a permanent trust anchor for multi-generational estate wealth. It is built exclusively for the premier connoisseur who demands that their intellectual pursuits be framed by objects of profound material weight and historic opulence.

KEY FEATURES

• Lost-Wax Bronze Casting: Every miniature figure is cast in solid bronze using the intricate lost-wax method, capturing historical armor folds, facial features, and weapon textures.

• Pure 24-Karat Gold Finish: The metalwork undergoes a meticulous finishing process utilizing real 24K gold and silver-plated contrast, creating a brilliant, light-diffracting armor shimmer.

• Sculptor-Signed Figurines: Standing as certified fine-art creations, every individual piece across the board is officially hand-signed by the original master sculptor.

• Polished Onyx & Bronze Board: The playing surface is composed of premium, naturally veined onyx squares, housed in a matching gold and bronze frame with detailed relief trim.

• Rearing Horse Heraldic Legs: The elevated chessboard is structurally supported by four masterfully cast rearing stallions, raising the battlefield to an imposing 10 cm clearance height.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Brand: Italfama (Florence, Italy)

Collection: Historical & Mythological Masterpieces

Model: The Royal House Henry II of England Set

SKU / Item: K826CS

Material: Solid Bronze / Real 24K Gold Plating / Natural Onyx

King Height: 10.5 cm (4.13 inches)

Chessboard Size: 51.0 cm x 51.0 cm x 10.0 cm (20.08" x 20.08" x 3.94")

Square Size: 5.6 cm (2.20 inches)

Origin: 100% Handcrafted in Florence, Italy

Condition: Brand New in Original Luxury Presentation Box

WHY BUY FROM US

Verified Italian Workshop Provenance We specialize directly and exclusively in top-tier European fine arts and historic metals, guaranteeing this masterpiece is a first-quality, 100% authentic creation directly from the Italfama workshops in Florence.

Boutique Fine Art Inspection Given the immense structural complexity of 32 distinct lost-wax figurines and an integrated onyx-framed table, each joint, gold layer, and sculptor signature undergoes a multi-point review under studio lighting.

Premium Secure Vault Crating We are experts in transporting high-value, heavy metal sculptures. The entire set is shipped in custom-molded protective housing and safely double-boxed to ensure an immaculate, showroom-ready arrival.

Direct Specialist Advocacy Our dedicated team possesses deep knowledge of historic European metal arts and provides prompt, personal guidance on safe micro-fiber cleaning, bronze preservation, and long-term asset care.

PERFECT FOR

• The premier international chess connoisseur looking to secure the absolute crown jewel of their private gaming portfolio.

• An extraordinary focal point for a formal estate library desk, grand corporate boardroom table, or custom-lit trophy lounge.

• Sourcing top-tier, hand-crafted European art to bring historical nobility, rich architectural texture, and maximalist energy to an ultra-luxury residential interior.

• A monumental heritage gift to celebrate a significant corporate victory, retirement, or milestone family housewarming.

• Anyone who demands that their intellectual spaces reflect generations of old-world hand craftsmanship and quiet, vertical opulence.

AVAILABILITY / URGENCY

The Henry II of England 24K Gold Set is a highly coveted, low-yield release within Italfama's luxury tier due to the intense technical patience required to independently cast, hand-sign, and gild each miniature figure. Because the lost-wax molds must be painstakingly prepared and the natural onyx carefully cut for color harmony, worldwide production batches are tightly managed and quickly claimed by elite international collectors. We invite you to add this functional expression of Florentine luxury to your private collection while this pristine, brand-new example remains available.