It has the look and feel of stone, but the durability of a plastic. These chessmen are made out of Polyresin, which is a crushed stone composite. The Battle of Trafalgar chess pieces has recreated the atmosphere of this great battle. As a result of this crushing defeat, Napoleon abandoned his hopes of invading England. In the course of a short October afternoon, the Combined Fleet of France and Spain, with 33 battleships, was defeated by a British force of 27 battleships off cape Trafalgar on the southwest coast of Spain. Trafalgar was one of the most decisive naval battles ever fought. Battle Of Trafalgar Pieces On Palisander And Maple BoardĪ delightful themed chess set for any home, this beautiful Studio Anne Carlton features stunning historical figures on a high quality palisander and maple chess board. $759.00 USD (FREE Shipping to 48 states in the America)Ĭlick here to buy now 2. The board is manufactured in Spain with the same techniques used for high-end furniture. The playing surface and other surfaces are finished with high quality veneers and a special finish to enhance and protect the wood, giving the chess board a smooth matte finish and preventing glare. Medium contrast works well with many wood chess men. This walnut and maple chess board has a touch of elegance with black moulded edge and thin decorative border. King Richard, with 8000 troops, seized Cyprus and some cities on the Palestinian coast, but ultimately failed to dislodge the Muslim leader, Saladin, from Jerusalem. This chess set concentrates particularly on the Third great Crusade led by King Richard I of England, who in 1189 joined King Philip II of France in an effort to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem. Skillfully hand decorated, these pieces represent the Christian side led by King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, in combat with the Muslim armies led by Saladin. This conflict has continued intermittently for over a thousand years, but it is the period between 10 which has captured our imagination because of the exploits of the Crusader knights. This is a magnificent chess set which epitomizes the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims. Crusades Chess Set With Maple And Walnut Board 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set with Matching Board and Wood Storage Boxesīest Themed Chess Sets 1. House of Hauteville Chess Set and Board Combo – Antique White and Brown Marble Sanfilippo Chess Set Number XXVI – Dragon Slayers Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces by Berkeley – Russet Brown Battle Of Trafalgar Pieces On Palisander And Maple Board 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set with Matching Board and Wood Storage Boxes.House of Hauteville Chess Set and Board Combo – Antique White and Brown Marble.
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