Black Berkeley Chess Royal Beasts Large Cardinal Chess Set

• UK-made and intricately sculpted.
• Unique and imposing design.
• Large 5.8 inch King.
• Solid crushed stone resin pieces.
• Rich red and cream coloured finish.
• Glossy Anegre & Maple Luxury Board.

These fantastic resin pieces make a stunning set that is sure to take pride of place in any home and we have paired it with a beautiful Gloss Black Anegre & Maple Spanish Chess Board. The designs are expertly created in the UK by the master craftsmen at Berkeley Chess. This set is inspired by the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace.

Over 400 years ago the "King's Beasts" were originally carved for Henry VIII and decorated the walls of Hampton Court in Richmond-On-Thames. Later, King William III used them as ballast to fill the palace moat during his reign. Many of the King's Beasts were recovered when the moat was cleared in 1909. The Queen's own set of ten beasts are inspired by Henry's originals, and these beasts identify those who work for the Royal Family by adorning their shields, crests, textiles, badges and more.

The most iconic and famous of the Royal Beasts are recreated with this impressive and imposing set of pieces, coloured with a rich red and cream finish.

The King: Lion of England
The Queen: Unicorn of England
The Bishop: White Lion of Mortimer & Black Bull of Clarence
The Knight: White Horse of Hanover & Yale of Beaufort
The Rook: Griffin of Edward III & Falcon of the Plantagenets
The Pawn: Greyhound of Richmond & Red Dragon of Wales