Stone crushed resin chess pieces. Striking cardinal red and cream colouring Superb detail. Matched with stunning Spanish board. In each era of English history dominant characters and symbols have emerged to illustrate the period. Typically, these are from the worlds of monarchy, military, religion, literature or politics. This beautiful set has been created in a deep cardinal (red) colour, with six such symbols which characterise the evolution of this great country: King: King Henry VIII Queen:  Queen Elizabeth I Bishop: Thomas a Becket Knight: Sir Francis Drake Rook:   Norman English Tower Pawn: English Rose These classic pieces have been matched with a beautiful black angre and maple board to create a most enviable and breathtaking chess set.