Battle of Hastings Chess Set

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SAC Battle of Hastings Hand-Decorated Chess Pieces


Original SAC Battle of Hastings Chess Set.
Each piece is Hand-Decorated, 4 ½" (113mm) King.



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Hand-decorated chess pieces that represent the two opposing armies in the most famous battle fought on English soil. Harold, the English King leads his Saxon forces against the invading William, Duke of Normandy. It altered the course of English history from 1066 onwards. The amazing detail created by SAC's sculptors is richly displayed in this historic chess set. This superb set has been a favourite since its introduction in regular brown and ivory finish. It is Based on the famous Battle of Hastings in which King Harold II of England opposed the invading Norman army led by William Duke of Normandy on October 14th 1066. After the hard fought battle of Stamford Bridge in which he defeated and killed Harold Hardrada King of Norway who had invaded Northumbria, Harold and his Saxon Army marched from York to the south coast of England. At a small village just inland from Hastings, Harold's tired army met the invading forces of William Duke of Normandy. Height of King 4 1/2” (113mm), Suits chessboard with square size 2" (51mm).
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Battle of Hastings Chess Set, Hand Decorated

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Code:  A157S
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(21/05/2012)



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Established in Yorkshire, UK in 1969 as Studio Anne Carlton, the SAC Chess Set brand now lists over 200 chess sets and family games in the current range, all bearing the hallmarks SAC's skill and tradition. SAC is the world's recognised leader for decorative theme chess sets and other classic traditional games, such us backgammon, bridge, solitaire and games compendiums.
Set Features:
  • Height of King 4 1/2” (113mm)
  • Genuine high-quality Studio Anne Carlton chess pieces
  • Suits chessboard with square size 2" (50mm)
  • Range of matching chess boards available


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