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Historical subjects and theme chess sets are an unbeatable combination and here at CheckmateChessSets we're delighted to present a selection of high quality theme chess sets along the historical themes of English & Scottish, Henry VIII, Elizabethan and, of course, the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus with which we open our selection.

So, take your time, relax and enjoy!

Christopher Columbus Plain Theme Chess Set
Christopher Columbus Plain Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 6" (15cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

Christopher Columbus Plain Theme Chess Set

Specially commissioned from the renowned English sculptor Richard Sefton, this theme chess set really brings to life Columbus' historical voyage and the native Americans he was to meet! Click here to view product & close-up images

$324.95

Henry VIII Hand Painted Theme Chess Set
Henry VIII Hand Painted Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 5" (12.7cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

Henry VIII Hand Painted Theme Chess Set

Subtle and understated, the quite exquisite detail and craftsmanship in this hand painted version of this theme is really quite beautiful. Click here to view product & close-up images

$319.95

Elizabethan Plain Theme Chess Set
Elizabethan Plain Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 5" (12.5cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

Elizabethan Plain Theme Chess Set

The ships of the English Fleet are represented by the pawns which really provide a spectacular flavour to this handsome theme chess set portraying some of the characters surrounding this famous 16th Century English Queen. Click here to view product & close-up images

$259.95

Louis XIV Plain Theme Chess Set
Louis XIV Plain Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 4.875" (12.5cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

Enter the court of Louis XIV of France and see some of the most magnificently sculpted theme chess pieces in our collection here at CheckmateChessSets. Click here to view product and close-up images

$259.95

Henry VIII Plain Theme Chess Set
Henry VIII Plain Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 5.125" (13cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

Henry VIII Plain Theme Chess Set

A beautifully detailed plain finished version of the classic Henry VIII theme. We also feature within our catalogue the hand painted version of this Mascott theme chess set. Click here to view product & close-up images

$234.95

English and Scottish Plain Theme Chess Set
English and Scottish Plain Theme Chess Set

by Mascott - Made in England

King Height: 4.25" (11cm)

Chess Pieces: Heavy weighted plain theme chess pieces in crushed marble and resin

English And Scottish Plain Theme Chess Set

Pivotal figures from English and Scottish history including Queen Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, John Knox, Sir Francis Drake, Sir William Wallace and more comprise this walk through the history of both countries! Click here to view product & close-up images

$234.95

Your Assurance of Quality from CheckmateChessSets

At CheckmateChessSets, we are only prepared to offer to our customers historical chess sets of the highest quality and craftsmanship. Each of the historical theme chess sets featured in this section of the website is derived from an original sculpture painstakingly crafted by a highly skilled craftsman. This original is then used to produce a master mould from which further moulds are created. It is into these moulds that a mixture of heavy ground marble combined with a resin mixture is poured.

Once the sculpture has set it is then removed from the mould and either hand painted by skilled artisans to produce the decorated theme chess pieces or simply stained to produce the plain theme chess pieces. 

These beautiful chess sets which are yours to own are the result of this process, a process which creates a product of both natural durability and, crucially, also of the right medium to create the most intricate and exquisite detailed sculptures.

But we don''t want you just to take our word for it - thanks to our unique collection of high resolution close-up images you can see for yourself...right now!

Appreciating In Value

Our theme chess pieces are for the discerning collector and are of the quality that should appreciate in value over the years. We know that many of our beautiful chess sets are destined to be handed on to the next generation with affection and pride and, in fact, some of the older theme chess sets are already achieving excellent prices at auction.

 

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Our commitment to you and your complete satisfaction here at your CheckmateChessSets means that we are only prepared to present to you theme chess pieces and chess boards of the highest quality and craftsmanship. Derived from original sculptures, all the themed chess pieces featured within your catalogue here at CheckmateChessSets are authentic high quality items.

 


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