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British Chess Magazine: Ornate Chess Sets
 

Prices exclude postage (10% of price for UK, 20% overseas, unless otherwise stated) and that the prices given DO NOT include a chess board unless stated - boards are sold separately. We have given an indication of suitable minimum board sizes for each set.


Fellowship of the Ring UnpaintedLord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring Chess Set (unpainted)

£81.99


The pieces are based on the characters as depicted in the motion picture "Fellowship of The Ring". Board not included.





 
Fellowship of the Ring Hand-DecoratedLord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring Chess Set (hand-decorated)

£168.99


The pieces are hand-painted and based on the characters as depicted in the motion picture "Fellowship of The Ring". Board not included.



 
Lord of the Rings: white piecesLord of the Rings: black pieces  
Lord of the Rings    £119.99
This set is based on specially commissioned designs by the sculptor Dennis Fairweather, which bring Tolkien's characters to life. The white pieces (above) represent the forces of good, and include Aragorn (king), Galadriel (queen), Treebeard and Gandalf (bishops), Bilbo and Frodo Baggins (knights), a hobbit-hole and Rivendell (rooks). White pawns are hobbits. The black pieces represent the forces of evil: Sauron (king), Shelob (queen), Gollum and Saruman (bishops), Ring-Wraiths (knights), Barad-dur and Khazad-dum (rooks). The pawns are orcs. This is a massive set, with kings fully 16 cm tall, and it looks very crowded on a board with squares less than 60 mm.

This set is also available hand-decorated, as illustrated below, for £270.00.
Lord of The Rings
Partially painted Lord of the Rings: white piecesPartially painted Lord of the Rings set: black pieces
Hand-decorated



Isle of Lewis
Isle of Lewis Set
Isle of Lewis    £48.99
The original Isle of Lewis chess pieces can be seen in the British Museum in London: they are made of walrus ivory and date to the mid-twelfth century. These reproductions are moulded from crushed stone in resin. The Kings are about 95 mm high, with thick bases. We can also order for you a smaller version of the Isle of Lewis set, with kings 57 mm tall, to fit a board with squares of 40 mm. Mini Lewis pieces: £32.99
Mini-Lewis Pieces
Celtic setCeltic    £73.99
This set represents the two sides of the famous Battle of Clontarf, near Dublin in Ireland, 1014 AD. The White pieces are the Irish Celtic tribes, joined under their High King, Brian Boru, and the Black pieces are the Viking forces, led by Sihtric Silkbeard, King of Dublin. Most of the pieces are fearsome warriors; the Black Rook is a particularly striking exception, in the form of the prow of a Viking longboat.

We can also order for you a hand-decorated version of this set, with details picked out in silver, green, and brown, for £149.99 (view).
The Kings are 113 mm tall and the set would fit well on boards with 70 mm squares.
Celtic Chess Set


Hand-Decorated Celtic Set


The Tower of London: White Tower (Hand Decorated)The Tower of London: White Tower (Hand Decorated)    £162.50
This set has a king Height of 14 cm and would suit a chessboard with a 5.5cm square or larger.The Royal palace and fortress of the Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror shortly after 1066, is one of the world's most famous and spectacular castles. Known for housing the Crown Jewels, its Yeoman Warders ("Beefeaters") and its ravens, the Tower today is the most visited historic site in Britain.

The White Tower, oldest of all the Tower buildings, was originally built as a royal palace and fortress, but has also served as a prison, a royal chapel, a record office and a large storehouse of arms, armour and gunpowder.

Board not included.


Egyptian setEgyptian    £48.99
Pharaohs, gods, goddesses, and hieroglyphic columns. The Kings are about 12 cm tall, and quite slender, with narrow bases, so the set would fit any board with 50 mm squares.


Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes    £149.99
Naturally, in our home in Baker Street, we had to have a Sherlock Holmes set! The hand-decorated white pieces include Sherlock himself, Dr Watson, and the housekeeper. The black king is of course Moriarty, the queen is Irene Adler, and the Hound of the Baskervilles serves as knight. Sherlock is 125 mm tall and we recommend a board with squares of at least 55 mm.
Sherlock Holmes: plain
There is also an undecorated version of the Sherlock Holmes set, for £73.99

King Arthur Chess Set and BoardKing Arthur Chess Set & Chessboard £59.99

80 mm king, crushed stone, hand-painted pieces, includes a wooden chessboard (39cm square) • click here for a close-up of the pieces


Trojan War Chess Set & ChessboardTrojan War Chess Set & Chessboard £59.99

80 mm king, crushed stone, hand-painted pieces, includes a wooden chessboard (39cm square) • click here for a close-up of the pieces


Samurai Chess Set & ChessboardSamurai Chess Set & Chessboard £59.99

80 mm king, crushed stone, hand-painted pieces, includes a wooden chessboard (39cm square) • click here for a close-up of the pieces


Crusades Chess Set & ChessboardCrusades Chess Set & Chessboard £59.99

80 mm king, crushed stone, hand-painted pieces, includes a wooden chessboard (39cm square) • click here for a close-up of the pieces


DAL NEGRO SETS


  		 

Dal Negro Chinese Style Set    £179.99

114 mm king, Alabaster, Italian, Hand-painted, to fit on 50-55mm square board

 

Dal Negro Chinese Style Set
 
We can also supply any of the following sets. Note that the delivery time might be a little longer, as our supplier might have to make one specially for you! The manufacturer's web site, Studio Anne Carlton, has some interesting information, but you will need to return to our site to order.
 
Battle of Culloden    £66.99 (view here)
This resin set shows the English and Scottish sides at the infamous (for Scots at least!) Battle of Culloden, 1746. The Scots are led by Bonnie Prince Charlie (120 mm tall) and Flora McDonald; the English by the Duke of Cumberland. The set would fit a board of 50 or 55 mm squares. There is also a hand-decorated version of this set, which is partially painted, and a fully hand-painted version, which is made in very limited numbers. For the hand-decorated set: £129.99 (view); for the hand-painted pieces: £250.99 (view).
Culloden Standard
Culloden Hand-Decorated

Culloden Hand-Painted
Crusades    £73.99 (view here)
This resin set illustrates the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims during the period 1095 - 1292, heyday of the Crusader Knights. The kings are 135 mm tall and a board of 50 or 55 mm squares would be recommended. There is also a hand-decorated version, intended to represent specifically the conflict between Richard I and Saladin. Price of the hand-decorated pieces: £149.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Art Deco   £73.99 (view here)
The streamlined elegance of this set reflects the essence of 1920s and 30s Art Deco design. King height 95 mm. Recommended board size 50 mm.
 
Battle of Waterloo    £66.99 (view)
A resin set representing possibly the most important battle in the history of Europe, which took place in 1815 near the village of Waterloo in Belgium. The Duke of Wellington confronts the French army, led by Napoleon. The kings are 108 mm tall and a board with 50 mm squares would be appropriate. A hand-decorated version is also available, for £139.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Richard the Lionheart    £51.99 (view)
This regal (resin) set features important characters from the era of King Richard I of England, who reigned during the period 1189 - 1199. King Richard himself is 95 mm tall and would fit a board with 50 mm squares. The hand-decorated version of this set is painted in gold and silver: £84.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Gods of Mythology    £81.99 (view)
Another large resin set. Zeus is king (160 mm), Aphrodite is queen, the god of healing is the bishop, a centaur is the knight, a Greek column serves as rook, and Pan is the pawn. Again, a board with 60 mm squares would be appropriate.
Battle of Hastings    £66.99 (view)
This resin set represents the two opposing armies in the most famous battle ever fought on English soil. The white pieces, the English, are led by King Harold, against William, Duke of Normandy. The battle was fought just inland from Hastings, on the south coast of England, in 1066, and it altered the course of English history. King height: 113 mm; recommended board size: 50 mm squares. There is now also a hand-decorated version for £139.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Canterbury Cathedral   £73.99 (view)
This resin set represents characters with a connection to the Cathedral such as Henry IV and Thomas Becket. King height 133 mm. Recommended board 50 to 55mm. There is also a hand-decorated version for £162.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Battle of Bannockburn   £73.99 (view)
This resin set features many of the historic characters from this famous battle, including Robert the Bruce. King height 121 mm. Recommended board 50 to 55 mm. There is also a hand-decorated version for £149.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated
Winnie the Pooh   £76.99 (view)
This resin set is packed in a presentation box and has its own board included. All the usual suspects are there: Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and Owl. There is also a hand-decorated version, also with a board, for £97.99 (view).
Standard
Hand-Decorated

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