Berkeley Chess Elizabethan Cardinal Chessmen

Produced in the UK. Highly detailed pieces. Imposing 5-inch king. Solid crushed stone resin. Rich red and cream colouring. Unique historical designs. The glory of Elizabethan England is commemorated perfectly in this set of stunning UK-made crushed stone resin chess pieces. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I was a time of profound growth and expansion for England and its empire. 'The Virgin Queen' as Elizabeth was known (for refusing to marry and thereby diluting her authority), evolved England into a proud nation and her reign is now associated with icons such as William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. This intricately crafted set of pieces has been cast from luxury crushed stone resin and coloured with a rich red and cream colouring. The King: Lord Burghley - Sir William Cecil, The Queen's Chief Advisor The Queen: Elizabeth I The Bishop: Matthew Parker - Archbishop of Canterbury The Knight: Sir Walter Raleigh The Rook: White Tower of The Tower of London The Pawn: Ships of the English Fleet