CRUSADES NATURAL COLOR CHESS SET
Product Description
This finely detailed chess set represents the Christian side led by King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, in combat with the Muslim armies led by Saladin. In 1189 King Richard joined King Philip of France in an effort to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem
Hand crafted of ground natural stone, and hand decorated by the professional artists of Studio Anne Carlton, this finely detailed chess set makes a beautiful and decorative statement for the home or office. New, in original factory package. All SAC chess sets are packaged in fitted presentation boxes, and are supplied with printed parchment story sheets which give the history of the set and details of the characters.
Studio Anne Carlton chess pieces are highly sought after in the collectible markets. The fact that these highly prized pieces are completely hand made greatly limits production. Consequently many of the earlier sets are returning substantial prices when appearing in secondary markets. The sets are avidly collected by enthusiasts all over the world.
King Size 5.25 inches.
*Please note: Boards are not included with most SAC Chess Sets. Available upon request is a deluxe SAC 19.5" Walnut & Sycamore Board with 2" squares.
Made in China.