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Use your bishops to invade you opponents territory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese red and white beautifully hand painted and durable resin pieces will keep you entertained for years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 3 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: 1.2 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight: 28.4 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one queen per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal with 1.5\" chessboard squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand painted resin, 32 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"96I","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275491585,"sku":"WR75641","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/crusades-chessmen-21184940865.jpg?v=1575932051"},{"product_id":"house-of-hauteville-chessmen-antique-white-and-black-marble-resin","title":"House of Hauteville Chessmen - Antique White and Black Marble Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe House of Hauteville Chess Set was inspired by the adventurous Normans who invaded Italy in the Eleventh Century. It is an artist's dream come true. ChessHouse brings you artist Carolyn Cavanaugh's design, now produced in limited quantities right here in the USA. Her masterpiece is now available to chess collectors and artists. An initial production was donated to the Smithsonian's benefit auction and brought in over $500.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic;\"\u003e \"The inspiration for this set came from a friend who asked me to make a mantle piece based on a pawn \u003cbr\u003eshe had seen in a book by John Norwich. I read the book, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe Normans in Sicily\u003c\/span\u003e, and fell in love with the \u003cbr\u003eidea of these brave men. The knights and the pawn are directly based on some 11th century Norman wood \u003cbr\u003echessmen that have been preserved at The Biblioteque de National in France. The other pieces are original \u003cbr\u003eimaginings. I gave the king a cat because there is a saying (of later vintage) that \"a cat may look upon a \u003cbr\u003eking.\" The queen has a hawk because she is a warrior woman. I've named the king and queen after the \u003cbr\u003efamous warrior duo, Robert Guiscard and his wife Sichelgaita. I often refer to the knights as Tancred and \u003cbr\u003eDrogo, also names in the Norman Hauteville family.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"I once attended a lecture by Lord Norwich at the Smithsonian. He was not talking about his book on the \u003cbr\u003eNormans, but about his mother. Nonetheless I arranged to have someone at Smithsonian give him the six little \u003cbr\u003efigures to take home with him. He wrote me a letter of thanks and said he keeps them on the mantle. John \u003cbr\u003eJulius Norwich is a brilliant writer and has many wonderful books to his credit.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Carolyn Cavanaugh; Creator of The House of Hauteville Chess Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece was originally modeled in clay, then molded and reproduced in wax. The wax patterns were refined for better detail and final molds were made for reproduction. They are cast in stone resin. These pieces are handcrafted entirely in the US. The pieces are substantial from 3 to 5 inches tall and are ideal with a chessboard with at least 2\" squares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for the enjoyment of all, the serious player and the collector, we hope everyone will enjoy the artistry and humor of this impressive work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recommended chessboard for these chessmen is the 21\" Hardwood Player's Chessboard and is handcrafted in the USA from premium walnut and maple with a lacquer finish for an ultra smooth playing experience and display quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: 7.7 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase size: 1 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn size: 3 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelted Bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9+ pounds. Weight varies slightly from set to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of marble resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pieces - 1 Queen per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery set is hand stained after being cast and there can be differences in how the material accepts the stain, leading to variations of piece color from one production run to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"13C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275563009,"sku":"CV100","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/house-of-hauteville-chessmen-antique-white-and-black-marble-resin-21184035265.jpg?v=1575932082"},{"product_id":"house-of-hauteville-chessmen-antique-white-and-brown-marble-resin","title":"House of Hauteville Chessmen - Antique White and Brown Marble Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe House of Hauteville Chess Set was inspired by the adventurous Normans who invaded Italy in the Eleventh Century. 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I gave the king a cat because there is a saying (of later vintage) that \"a cat may look upon a \u003cbr\u003eking.\" The queen has a hawk because she is a warrior woman. I've named the king and queen after the \u003cbr\u003efamous warrior duo, Robert Guiscard and his wife Sichelgaita. I often refer to the knights as Tancred and \u003cbr\u003eDrogo, also names in the Norman Hauteville family.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"I once attended a lecture by Lord Norwich at the Smithsonian. He was not talking about his book on the \u003cbr\u003eNormans, but about his mother. Nonetheless I arranged to have someone at Smithsonian give him the six little \u003cbr\u003efigures to take home with him. He wrote me a letter of thanks and said he keeps them on the mantle. John \u003cbr\u003eJulius Norwich is a brilliant writer and has many wonderful books to his credit.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Carolyn Cavanaugh; Creator of The House of Hauteville Chess Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe House of Hauteville chess pieces are handcrafted entirely in the US. The pieces are substantial from 3 to 5 inches tall and are ideal with a chessboard of at least 2\" squares. Each piece was originally modeled in clay, then molded and reproduced in wax. The wax patterns were refined for better detail and final molds were made for reproduction. They are cast in stone resin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese chessmen are designed for the enjoyment of all - the serious player and the collector. 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These pieces are not recommended for children below 10 years of age since they will break if dropped or played with roughly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: Non-weighted resin and hand-painted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing size: 4 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn size: 3 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase size: 1 7\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: 3.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntire set weight: 84.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces only. Chessboard not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weighs 7 pounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"11C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275576385,"sku":"CB369","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/large-crusades-iii-medieval-chess-pieces-11948026101847.jpg?v=1575932089"},{"product_id":"large-metal-renaissance-chess-pieces","title":"Large Metal Renaissance Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe beautiful, detailed chessmen depict the prowess of maturing European monarchies. \u003c\/span\u003eExtraordinary in all respects, the impressive Renaissance chessmen portray an era between the middle ages and modern history, notably the 12th to 17th centuries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy weight, solid metal chessmen are ready to pair with any 2\" or larger square or see this recommended chess combo: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.live\/products\/large-metal-renaissance-chess-set-on-elm-briarwood-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLarge Metal Renaissance Chess Set On Elm Briarwood Chessboard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height: 5 1\/2\" (5.5\") \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Base: 1 1\/2\" (1.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight .75 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight 14.5 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin felt pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMaterial: Brass \u0026amp; Nickel Plated Cast Zinc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pieces, No Extra Queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"96I","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275576769,"sku":"W48M","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/large-metal-renaissance-chess-pieces-21184847489.jpg?v=1575932089"},{"product_id":"masked-chess-pieces-sac-antiqued","title":"Masked Chess Pieces - SAC Antiqued","description":"A combination of medieval masked figures on modern bases. Aside from the Isle of Lewis pieces, it's one of the most talked about Old Word designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Masked Antiqued Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton are made from a crushed stone composite. The poly resin pieces have the weight and texture of stone but the durability of modern plastics. It is truly the best of both worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 3.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces only, board not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard recommendation: 1 3\/4-2 1\/8\" squares. See options below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"68S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275580289,"sku":"SACA139","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/masked-chess-pieces-sac-antiqued-21184659969.jpg?v=1575932091"},{"product_id":"medieval-chess-pieces","title":"Medieval Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedieval pieces ready for battle on the chessboard! Solid plastic character pieces are durable and fun for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fun for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust pair with your favorite board or one of our suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 3 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: .8 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight: 12.6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"70S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275582721,"sku":"CHTX27","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/medieval-chess-pieces-21183928449.jpg?v=1575932092"},{"product_id":"medieval-chess-pieces-olive-black","title":"Medieval Chess Pieces - Olive \u0026 Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedieval pieces ready for battle on the chessboard! Solid plastic character pieces are durable and fun for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fun for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust pair with your favorite board or one of our suggestions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKing height: 3 3\/4\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKing base: 1.19\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePawn height: 2 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSet weight: 12.5oz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"70S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275582785,"sku":"CHTX28","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/medieval-chess-pieces-olive-black-21184338817.jpg?v=1575932092"},{"product_id":"medieval-times-chess-pieces-iii","title":"Medieval Times Chess Pieces III","description":"In their day, the Medieval warriors exemplified strength and power and were the force behind the rise and fall of European empires. 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Witness the noble efforts of Robin hood, Maid Marion, Friar Tuck \u0026amp; the Merry Men as they hatch another daring plan to rob from the rich to give to the poor. But just beyond the greenwood, in his stone keep, sits Robins arch enemy the Sheriff of Nottingham, backed by the forces of Church and the ruthless King, plotting the downfall of the legendary band of outlaws. Prepare thy self for this epic battle of Good vs. Evil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese chessmen are made out of Polyresin, which is a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stone, but the durability of a plastic. 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See options below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeights and heights may vary from set to set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThis purchase includes chess pieces \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eonly, \u003c\/span\u003ethe board is \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enot \u003c\/span\u003eincluded.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"68S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275633985,"sku":"SACA158","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/robin-hood-chess-pieces-sac-antiqued-13226367844439.jpg?v=1575932110"},{"product_id":"the-canterbury-cathedral-chess-pieces-sac","title":"The Canterbury Cathedral Chess Pieces - SAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIECES ONLY - NO BOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe city of Canterbury has been a place of Christian worship for nearly two thousand years. 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The aristocratic, pewter chessmen will captivate the imagination of players young and old alike. You will want to display this gorgeous set for all to admire! 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