Battle of Culloden Chess Set

A161

Sculpted with great attention to detail and authenticity, this set shows the two sides, English and Scottish, and the most important characters of the era prior to the famous battle at Culloden in 1746.

Specifications

-  Height of King - 4¾”

-  Recommended Board square - 2 or 2⅛”

-  Product Material - Ground stone with resin bonding

-  Heavily weighted pieces

-  Please note chess board is not included

Chess piece

Collectability

SAC chess pieces are highly sought after in the collectable markets. The fact that these high prized pieces are completely hand made makes a volume production out of the question. Consequently many of the earlier sets are returning substantial prices when appearing at auction. The sets are avidly collected by enthusiasts all over the world.

Manufacturing

SAC employs artists and sculptors both in production and for the origination of master pieces. From the artists original sculptor the masterpiece passes through various casting processes until suitable production moulds can be made. The mouldmakers are highly skilled individuals and their task is to ensure that no detail from the original is lost. Each casting is individually examined and inspected before being sent to be hand finished or hand painted.