Sherlock Holmes Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton

Sherlock Holmes is the world's most recognizable detective and one of literature's finest heroes. Now, he and many of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable characters are here to help in your own battle of good vs. evil with the Sherlock Holmes Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton. Each piece is carefully sculpted to resemble favorite characters like Watson, Irene Adler, the fearsome Hound of Baskervilles, and the dastardly Moriarty. Each piece is made from crushed stone composite polyresin for the feel and weight of stone and the durability of modern plastic. King pieces stand at 4 inches tall.

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.