{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-royal-beasts-black-cardinal-grand-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Royal Beasts Black Cardinal Grand Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK-made and intricately sculpted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique and imposing design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 14.7 cm King.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid crushed stone resin pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich red and cream coloured finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with a glossy anegre \u0026amp; maple luxury chessboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a beautiful gloss black anegre \u0026amp; maple Spanish chessboard, these fantastic resin pieces make a stunning set that is sure to take pride of place in any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith designs created in the UK by the master craftsmen at Berkeley Chess, this set is inspired by the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally carved for Henry VIII over 400 years ago, the ‘King’s Beasts’ decorated the walls of Hampton Court in Richmond-On-Thames. Later, King William III used them to fill the palace moat during his reign. Many of the King’s Beasts were rescued in 1909 when the moat was cleared. The Queen’s own set of ten beasts are inspired by Henry’s originals, and it is the responsibility of these beasts to identify those who work for the Royal Family and to adorn their shields, crests, textiles, badges and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis imposing and impressive set of pieces features designs based on the most iconic and famous of the Royal Beasts, and are coloured with a rich red and cream finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion of England.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unicorn of England.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Lion of Mortimer \u0026amp; Black Bull of Clarence.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knight:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Horse of Hanover \u0026amp; Yale of Beaufort.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griffin of Edward III \u0026amp; Falcon of the Plantagenets.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greyhound of Richmond \u0026amp; Red Dragon of Wales.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528704319830,"sku":"RCPB390","price":492.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB390.jpg?v=1778247987","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.it\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-royal-beasts-black-cardinal-grand-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}