Tuesday 19th March: Orders being dispatched within 1 working day.
Established in 2008

Need help? Prefer to order by phone?

+44 (0)1373 469 741

The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama
Buy Now for £186.99
Contents

What's included?

  • 1 Chess board
  • 32 Chessmen
  • 1 Rules booklet
  • Two year warranty
Contents

How big is this?

Buy Now for £186.99

The Regency Chess Company Reviews:

Excellent service! Items arrived very quickly. Obviously a company that wants to please their customers - definitely going to order again.

Google ReviewAnn & Wyllie HumeReviewed 29/09/2023

Second time I've used this company and would be my first choice again. The small set I bought for training was high quality, with perfectly weighted pieces. Delivery was prompt and the set was well packaged.

Google ReviewMatthew HarperReviewed 08/10/2023

We ordered a travel chess set for our Grandson's birthday present to be sent direct to him. We were kept informed of delivery progress and it arrived - as hoped - the day before his birthday. Apparently it is as good as it appeared on the website and he is absolutely thrilled with it.

Google ReviewBarneyReviewed 02/10/2023

The British Vs Zulus Hand painted themed Chess set by Italfama

30 day no quibble returns policy

Product Description

  • Made in Italy
  • Superb quality and detail
  • 3.25 inch king
  • Presented with a beautiful 15.75 inch walnut and maple board
THE PIECES
Italfama have amazed us again with their beautiful British v Zulu Chess Men. Every single piece is so beautifully crafted and ornate. The Zulu King, Cetswayo, in his tribal gowns, is every inch a regal commander whilst Lord Chelmsford and his wife Adria make an elegant British military couple.

The Zulu pieces are very striking in their detail. The majestic Queen with her flowing robes and urn, the all knowing ‘bishop' with his cattle skull right through to the pawns and their beautifully decorated shields. Portraying the Zulu rooks as dwelling huts is pure brilliance.

Nobly adorned in their red and white uniforms, the British Military are armed with pistols or bayonet firearms. A Union Jack flying proudly above a cannon depicts the rooks.

We have matched these chessmen with a beautiful 15.75 inch walnut and maple board from Spain to give you this enviable set but the The British v Zulus Chessmen are also available without a board.

THE HISTORY
Following a successful introduction of federation in Canada by Lord Carnarvon, it was believed that a similar political tactic backed with a military involvement might be as effective in South Africa.

It was Sir Henry Bartle Frere who was sent, as High Commissioner in 1874, to develop these plans. However, some time later in December 1878, Frere, off his own initative and without the consent of the British government, handed Cetshwayo, the Zulu king, an ultimatum. This ultimatum was made with the intent of instigating war as there was no way the Cetshwayo could comply. This non compliance resulted in numerous bloody battles and the Zulu nation’s independence ceased with a British victory.

Please note that as these pieces are hand painted, there may be some inconsistencies in the level of detail and colour and therefore your pieces may be very slightly different from the images shown. Any inconsistencies however are minimal.

The chess board in this set has been expertly crafted by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain using precision laser cutting techniques and stunning wooden veneers combined with expert lacquering and finishing. The underside of the board is finished in a satin veneer that is a different colour from the playing surface of the board. The veneers used for the underside may vary in colour from batch to batch.

Buy Now for £186.99

Product Specifications

King Height:  3.25 inches (8.26 cm)
King Base Diameter:  1 inch (2.54 cm)
King Weight:  22.8 grams
Pawn Height:  2.7 inches (6.86 cm)
Pawn Weight:  16.9 grams
Pawn Base Diameter:  1 inch (2.54 cm)
Weight:  2.5 kg
Materials:  Crushed Stone Resin, Walnut, Maple
Number of Queens:  2
Board Size:  15.75 inches (40.01 cm)
Board Thickness:  0.6 inches (1.52 cm)
Square Size:  1.75 inches (4.45 cm)

Please note that due to wood being a natural and therefore inconsistent material, weights are approximate and won't be exact. Please also be aware that this may result in colour and burl variation.

Sending as a gift?

We send out all of our orders in plain packaging and without an invoice or receipt, so you can feel confident sending our products as a gift directly to the lucky recipient.

Buy Now for £186.99
Product Reviews

"Great service and a great product"

L Bineham, 2nd October 2020

"My husband is a fan of the film/book zulu Anything to do with the Zulu... I saw this zulu chess set and thought of him straight away... He absolutely loves it...."

A Poole, 29th November 2019

"First class service provided and chess set and board was exactly what was ordered and expected."

B Savage, 23rd April 2017


Current Reviews: 3

Complete this form and we'll email you when this item comes back into stock!

Chat via WhatsApp Chat via WhatsApp now