Crusades Chess Set

A165

Our designers have created a magnificent chess set which epitomises the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims. This conflict has continued intermittently for over a thousand years, but it is the period between 1095 and 1292 which has captured our imagination because of the exploits of the Crusader knights.

The pieces represent the Christian side led by King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, in combat with the Muslim armies led by Saladin. This chess set concentrates particularly on the Third great Crusade led by King Richard I of England, who in 1189 joined King Philip II of France in an effort to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem. King Richard, with 8000 troops, seized Cyprus and some cities on the Palestinian coast, but ultimately failed to dislodge the Muslim leader, Saladin, from Jerusalem.

Specifications

-  Height of King - 5¼”

-  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.