Battle of Trafalgar Hand-Painted Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton

Bring Cape Trafalgar into your study and one of the greatest naval battles in history to your fingertips with Battle of Trafalgar Hand-Painted Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton. Opposing sides have been carefully sculpted by master craftsman and hand-painted with team colors of blue and red. The British defeated French and Spanish forces when they were outnumbered, but now the fight is fair - how will you play out this epic battle? All pieces have been constructed from polyresin, crushed stone composite with the look and feel of stone but the durability of plastic. Each side's king stands at an incredible 5.25 inches high.

About Studio Anne Carlton
Established in Hull, Yorkshire, in 1969, Studio Anne Carlton now lists over 100 chess sets.They all bear the hallmarks of skill and tradition so typical of the world-famous sculptors and artists used by Studio Anne Carlton. Each Studio Anne Carlton chess set uses the timeless skills and craftsmanship originating from the company's founding. All pieces are hand-produced and finished in either a traditional brown and cream appearance or hand decorated with painstaking detail. The sculptures often take many months to complete, and every care is taken to ensure historical accuracy where appropriate. As the artists' masterpiece, the figures pass through various casting processes until suitable production molds can be made without losing any of the original detail.

In 2003, Studio Anne Carlton line was bought by Traditional Games. They moved manufacturing from the U.K. to China around 2003. All poly resin chess sets are made in China today. SAC's wooden chess sets come primarily from India. SAC is a name that stands for the world's recognized leader for decorative theme chess sets and other classic traditional games.