Caesar against Pharaoh. And when the game ends, each empire returns to its camp in the drawer.
The complete chest set
The board rests on a black case that hides a drawer. Inside, each piece has its imprint sculpted to its exact shape — the Roman ones on one side, the Egyptian ones on the other. Nothing moves, nothing clatters.
Board — 28 × 28 cm, 32 mm squares, set into the rim of the case
Case — 28.4 × 28.4 cm, matt black, approximately 4.6 cm thick with the board
Drawer — 32 imprints shaped to each piece, magnetic closure
Pieces — 32 hand-painted pieces, felt included under each base
Lead time — ships within 5 to 7 working days
Finishes
Black & White — Rome in white, Egypt in black. Gold & Silver — Egypt in gold, Rome in silver.
The finish applies to the pieces: the board is black and white, the case is black.
No two sets are ever identical
The paint is applied by hand, piece by piece. Your set won't look exactly like the photos — it will look like itself.
Product information
Decorative and collectible object, intended for collectors aged 14 and over. Small parts — keep out of reach of young children, choking hazard. Some figurines have pointed ends: handle with care. Contains magnets: keep away from pacemakers and young children.
Can't decide between the two?
Bought separately, the board and a 32-piece set come to €104.
The complete pack is €89: you save €15 and everything arrives in the same parcel.
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Shipping and lead times
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Every set is made to order, with no stock. Allow 3 à 5 jours ouvrés for the workshop, then shipping:
Mainland France, Corsica included
Mondial Relay pickup point — €4.50, free from €59, 2 to 4 days
Home delivery Colissimo tracked — €6.90, 2 to 3 days
Express Chronopost — €10.99, 1 day
Europe (tracked home delivery)
Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands — €9.90
Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Portugal — €12.90
Other European Union countries — €16.90
Express speeds up shipping, not production.
Size, and why it is compact
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Our squares are 32 mm while the tournament standard is 50-57 mm. This is an object made for a coffee table or a shelf, not for a club — we'd rather say so before you order.
The board measures 28.2 × 28.2 × 8 cm. If you buy the pieces alone, measure one square of your board: it's the only real constraint.
Care
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Dry microfibre cloth, nothing else. No water, no alcohol, no solvent: they attack the paint.
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and the proximity of a radiator. Place the board on a flat, stable surface.
Returns and warranties
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You have 14 days after receipt to change your mind, without having to justify yourself. Let us know, send the set back within 14 days, and we refund you within 14 days, standard shipping included. Return shipping costs are on us.
The legal guarantee of conformity (2 years from delivery) and the guarantee against hidden defects (2 years from discovery of the defect) also apply.
We hold no stock. What you order is made for you, by hand, in France — here is what happens between your order and your table.
Étape 1
Your order arrives
Nothing is in stock. Your set doesn't exist yet: it will be made for you, and for no one else.
Day 1
Étape 2
The workshop gets to work
The thirty-two pieces are produced one by one, cleaned and prepared by hand.
Days 1 to 3
Étape 3
The painting
Applied by hand, piece by piece. It's the longest step, and the one that makes the difference between an object and a mass-produced set.
Days 3 to 5
Étape 4
Inspection and dispatch
Every piece is checked, wedged in its box, and the parcel is on its way to you.
Day 5
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Frequently asked questions
Can I really play with it, or is it decorative?
Both. It's a complete, playable chess set, but sized for the display cabinet rather than the club: our squares are 32 mm while the tournament standard is 50-57 mm. If you are looking for a competition set, this is not the one.
Will my pieces fit my board?
Our pieces are sized for 32 mm squares. Measure a square on your board before ordering pieces only: it's the only real constraint.
How long before I receive my order?
Every set is made to order, with no stock. Allow 3 to 5 working days in the workshop, then 2 to 4 days of transport. That's 5 to 9 working days in total.
What if I don't like the set?
You have 14 days after receipt to change your mind, without having to justify yourself. Return shipping costs are on us.
Is it suitable for children?
No. These are decorative and collectible objects, intended for collectors aged 14 and over. Small parts, choking hazard: keep out of reach of young children.
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