A wonderful chess set that combines the legendary Isle of Lewis chessmen with the elegant European walnut chess board. A large chess set of extremely high quality & splendor. The chessmen are a precise reproduction of the original Isle of Lewis chessmen. These superb British made chess pieces are brought to you by the National Museum, Scotl&. They have been produced from laser scans of the original pieces that are stored & cared for by the museum. The Lewis chess pieces have become an iconic legend & remain one of the most famous & original designs of chess piece. It is said that the chessmen originated from Norway but remained undiscovered for hundreds of years. It wasn't until 1831 that they were found near the sea on the Isle of Lewis, Scotl&. Some have argued that the figures were actually intended for a different game & plenty of discussion rages on the origins of the pieces. Despite the arguments & opinions these pieces are now firmly accepted as being chessmen in the conventional sense. The original pieces remain in the United Kingdom & are on display for all to see. These precise reproductions give you a chance to own a piece of history & enjoy a game of chess in the presence of their majesty & splendor. ...

This magnificent white tower chess set has been produced under license from Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd & is themed around the royal palace & fortress of the tower of London. The white tower is a cornerstone of English history & is the oldest of the buildings that form the famous Tower of London. It has served as a prison, a chapel, a records office & a store house & it's also said that it was a place used to torture prisoners. The list of people who have become unfortunate visitors of the tower reads like a who's who of English history, From Elizabeth the second to Guy Fawkes. One of the most notable figures who became heavily associated with the tower was Henry the eighth who is beautifully depicted as the king of the chess set. He is accompanied by his second wife, Queen Ann Boleyn & flanked by cardinal Thomas Wolsey who is depicted for the bishops. This fantastic themed chess set is another superb product from Studio Anne Carlton & has been made in accordance with the high level of quality to be expected from this established br&. The set comes beautifully presented in a compartment box & comes with a parchment detailing the origins of the set. This fine chess set carries extraordinary detail & has been expertly hand painted to capture the essence of the characters it portrays. ...

This superb white tower chess set has been produced under license from Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd & is themed around ...

This superb white tower chess set has been produced under license from Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd & is themed around ...

This magnificent white tower chess set has been produced under license from Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd & is themed around the royal palace & fortress of the tower of London. The white tower is a cornerstone of English history & is the oldest of the buildings that form the famous Tower of London. It has served as a prison, a chapel, a records office & a store house & it's also said that it was a place used to torture prisoners. The list of people who have become unfortunate visitors of the tower reads like a who's who of English history, From Elizabeth the second to Guy Fawkes. One of the most notable figures who became heavily associated with the tower was Henry the eighth who is beautifully depicted as the king of the chess set. He is accompanied by his second wife, Queen Ann Boleyn & flanked by cardinal Thomas Wolsey who is depicted for the bishops. This fantastic themed chess set is another superb product from Studio Anne Carlton & has been made in accordance with the high level of quality to be expected from this established br&. The set comes beautifully presented in a compartment box & comes with a parchment detailing the origins of the set. This fine chess set carries extraordinary detail & has been expertly hand painted to capture the essence of the characters it portrays. ...

Dal Negro are regarded as one of the world's finest makers of traditional board games. Made in Italy, this compact chess cabinet is manufactured to exacting standards throughout, using only the best hardwood veneers. The cabinet measures 15 inches square & a lid that lifts off using a innovative hidden push down system, allowing the cabinet to display clean lines without the use of unsightly hardware. Inside, the chess pieces & draughts stones are stowed in their individual compartments, lined with quality green material. The Chess pieces are hand turned from solid hardwoods & are nicely detailed & naturally polished. In all, a very special compact games cabinet that will provide years of quality gaming. ...

The Templar series Red Sandalwood & Boxwood chessmen are Staunton in proportions but have a distinctive, graceful form factor. The pieces have a slightly raised base which creates the impression of 'floating' on the chess board. The King has a distinctive large cross finial that has a theological, historic look that summons up images of the Crusades & the middle ages. A truly classic looking Staunton influenced chess piece collection that does not compromise on quality & uses only the best hardwoods available. ...

The Bath Chess Set, Our flagship chess pieces from the Regency Chess Collection. These pieces have been crafted from the highest grade of Red Sandalwood & Boxwood, hand selected & scrutinised at every stage of production. They have been imagined & designed from scratch by our in-house designers & fashioned by the world's most skilled chess piece artisans; a process that has taken almost two years to come to fruition. The result is a reflection of what we believe is the cultural, historical & architectural essence of the City of Bath. Examples include the Palladian influenced shanks of the King, Queen & Pawns & the Solomonic design of the King & Queen's crowns; an architectural feature that can be witnessed throughout the city's buildings. This is not a novelty design but an understated interpretation & celebration of one of the finest historical cities in the United Kingdom. The pieces are presented in a handmade solid Coral Wood case, exquisitely lacquered & furnished using the finest top quality British made hardware. The Bath Chess Set is peerless in originality & quality & being limited to only 50 Editions worldwide, is truly exclusive. Invest in a piece of history today, The Bath Chess Set, Available only from The Regency Chess Company. This luxury Set

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Beautifully detailed hand painted figurative chess pieces from Studio Anne Carlton. This allegorical depiction encapsulates the ancient religious war that stretched over hundreds of years. These pieces portray specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Land that were fought between 1095 & 1291. Fabricated from a crushed stone composite, the level of detail is simply staggering from every angle. We have matched this set with this stunning Italian made red burl & maple chess board, finished in a high gloss lacquer. The deep crimson hues of the burl squares compliment the red & green painted pieces which also reflect beautifully off the board when viewed in the light. A magnificent looking chess set from every angle. ...

Detailed figurative chess pieces from Studio Anne Carlton. This allegorical depiction encapsulates the ancient religious war that stretched over hundreds of years. These pieces portray specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Land that were fought between 1095 & 1291. Fabricated from a crushed stone composite, the level of detail is simply staggering from every angle. Each colour depicts completely different figures
- Christian forces in white, Muslim warriors in dark brown. We have matched this set with our natural rosewood deluxe chess board, produced by Rechapados Ferrer of Spain. A high grade veneer construction is implemented using modern fabrication techniques & the crimson & brown grain of the rosewood compliments the dark red tones found on the black pieces.
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