{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-royal-beasts-russet-and-palisander-grand-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Royal Beasts Russet and Palisander Grand Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully crafted in the UK.\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 russet and cream colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe Spanish mongoy palisander and maple chessboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA majestic chess set inspired by the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace, crafted in the UK from crushed stone resin and paired with a 60 cm Spanish mongoy palisander and maple chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Beasts or ‘King’s Beasts’ were created over 400 years ago for King Henry VIII at the legendary Hampton Court Palace in Richmond-On-Thames. Henry had numerous beasts adorning the palace, and King William III later used them as ballast when he had the moat filled during his reign. The moat was cleared in 1909, and many of these fascinating sculptures were recovered. Today, the Queen has her own ten beasts based on Henry’s originals, and they can be seen supporting shields and crests on everything from textiles to gateposts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main characters of these truly iconic beasts have been incorporated into the two opposing sides of this impressive set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528704876886,"sku":"RCPB396","price":458.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB396b.jpg?v=1778247989","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.ie\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-royal-beasts-russet-and-palisander-grand-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}