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Berkeley Chess Decorative Chessmen - Shakespeare - Cardinal
William Shakespeare, also known as the “Bard of Avon,” is often called England’s national poet and considered the greatest dramatist of all time. He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets.
To illustrate the genius of Shakespeare’s characterisation Berkeley Chess have created this superbly crafted chess set illustrating many of the most important characters from Shakespeare’s 38 plays.
King : Richard III / Henry VIII
Queen: Cleopatra / Lady Macbeth
Bishop: Shylock / Cardinal Wolsey
Knight: Hamlet / Bottom
Rook: Globe Theatre / Elsinore
Pawn: Soldiers / Soldiers
Heavily weighted and pure quality, these RED crushed marble and resin characters are very high qualty, with the detail highlighted in skillful staining.
Metrics: BC3016 Shakespeare – Red. King Height 5″ (12.7cm). King Dia 1.75″ (4.4cm). King Weight 120g (4.2oz)
Made in England by Berkeley Chess Ltd.
William Shakespeare, also known as the “Bard of Avon,” is often called England’s national poet and considered the greatest dramatist of all time. He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets.
To illustrate the genius of Shakespeare’s characterisation Berkeley Chess have created this superbly crafted chess set illustrating many of the most important characters from Shakespeare’s 38 plays.
King : Richard III / Henry VIII
Queen: Cleopatra / Lady Macbeth
Bishop: Shylock / Cardinal Wolsey
Knight: Hamlet / Bottom
Rook: Globe Theatre / Elsinore
Pawn: Soldiers / Soldiers
Heavily weighted and pure quality, these RED crushed marble and resin characters are very high qualty, with the detail highlighted in skillful staining.
Metrics: BC3016 Shakespeare – Red. King Height 5″ (12.7cm). King Dia 1.75″ (4.4cm). King Weight 120g (4.2oz)
Made in England by Berkeley Chess Ltd.
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