Our artisans have modelled this set around the original 'Clive of India Chessmen' chess set once owned by Robert Clive but since made available on display in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The original set came from Murshidabad, Bengal in the 18th Century and other types since were made particularly around Delhi.
This is an exquisite hand-carved silver and brass combo collectors' chess set which weighs approximately 2.5 Kgs. Each King is 3.5" (approx. 9.5 cms) tall.
The King is seated in a ceremonial howdah on the back of the elephant. Beneath each howdah is a beautifully carved cloth that covers the elephants back.The queen accompanies the king mounted on a stallion followed by the bishop, the knight, the rook and the pawns.
These sets take 3 months to create and are available in very limited quantities. As this set is shipped directly from India, current stocks allow a delivery of 2 weeks after receiving your order, so please order soon to avoid disappointment.
Staunton Chess Sets