{"product_id":"berkeley-chess-royal-beast-cardinal-chessmen","title":"Berkeley Chess Royal Beast Cardinal Chessmen","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK-made and intricately sculpted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique and imposing design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 14.7 cm king.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid crushed stone resin pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich red and cream-coloured finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt-covered bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA striking and atmospheric set of heavy crushed stone resin chess pieces, featuring fabulous designs created in the UK by the master craftsmen at Berkeley Chess, and inspired by the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original ‘King’s Beasts’ were carved for King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace over 400 years ago. Many stone beasts decorated the walls of Hampton Court until King William III used them to fill the palace moat during his reign. Several of the beasts were retrieved in 1909 when the moat was cleared. The Queen had her own set of ten beasts created, largely inspired by Henry’s originals, and they are the ones which we see adorning many regal designs today, such as crests and shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual and impressive set of pieces features designs based on the most iconic Royal Beasts, and are coloured with a rich red and cream finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion of England\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unicorn of England\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Lion of Mortimer \u0026amp; Black Bull of Clarence\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knight:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Horse of Hanover \u0026amp; Yale of Beaufort\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griffin of Edward III \u0026amp; Falcon of the Plantagenets\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greyhound of Richmond \u0026amp; Red Dragon of Wales","brand":"Berkeley Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528651563350,"sku":"BC3012","price":413.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/BC3012.jpg?v=1778247831","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.ie\/en-us\/products\/berkeley-chess-royal-beast-cardinal-chessmen","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}