Unique Chess Set, made in Bronze by lost wax process tecnique, finished using Real Gold 24 Karat.Each piece is signed by the Sculptor.The Chess Board is made in Onix and Bronze with a frame in bronze and real gold. Peter the Great succeeded the Russian throne in 1682 and, from his early adolescence, had had contact with Western culture through readings and acquaintances with scholars: thus he gave himself the purpose of making Russia progress in the footsteps of European culture, undertaking journeys of education in Europe and with a special interest in naval engineering issues. The construction of the new capital, Petersburg, began, and after the victory against Sweden and the subsequent recognition of possession of the Baltic lands (1721), he proclaimed himself "Tzar" of all Russia.