The Valletta Chessmen in Redwood 4.5 inches

• Maltese influence on a traditional design.
• Beautifully detailed knight.
• 4.5 inch king.
• 2 extra queens for pawn promotion.
• Heavily weighted for balance.
• Bases lined with billiard cloth.
• Certificate of authenticity.
• Perfect on a 21 inch board.

The extraordinary design of these Valletta chess pieces, hand turned from solid redwood, was inspired by the historic invasions of Malta’s capital city.

Both the king and queen have wide bases meaning the whole set is comfortable only on chess boards of at least 21 inches. The deep red of the dark pieces complements playing surfaces made from woods of similar hues. The black and white knights are without doubt the most striking pieces on the board. The detailed bridle gives each horse a restrained appearance; well trained and ready for battle. These chessmen take more than two months to make, and it is of no great surprise that the knight takes the longest to carve.

A hand turned rook stands beside the knight, supporting a traditional castle top beneath a slim midriff; comfortable in the hand and a true delight to play with. Finally the classic pawns; sixteen chess pieces made with the same degree of precision care as the others, such attention to detail reflecting what many chess players will affirm - that the pawn is as important as any other in the battlefield.

Magnificent luxury chess pieces with a 4.5 inch king