Reproduction German Chess Set, "Schmitthenner's Self-Righting Chessmen", 1880-1890's. Weighted with metal chess pieces are ovoid shaped but with a flat bottom, which provides for the pieces to retain an upright position, even if moved or accidentally knocked over, hence their name as "self-righting" chessmen. They were very popular in the UK and the US, where they were referred to as "roly-poly". Sets like this have also been sold under the description "ship's chess sets", because they were used on ships as they provided stability even when waves rolled.
You get exactly the chess pieces that you see in the photos.
All chess pieces have metal weighting. Luxurious gift for everyone who is not indifferent to this ancient and wonderful game!
King is 9 cm Pawn is 4.8 cm The weight of 34 figures is just over 1.3 kg Without chessboard!
