{"product_id":"berkeley-chess-royal-beast-russet-chessmen","title":"Berkeley Chess Royal Beast Russet Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK and intricately sculpted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique and imposing design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge 5.8-inch King.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid crushed stone resin chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep russet brown and warm cream finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFelt-covered bases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of our largest and most impressive sets, these awe-inspiring crushed stone resin chess pieces feature imposing designs based on the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ‘King’s Beasts’, as they were originally named, were sculpted for King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace in the 16th century. In the years that followed, many stone beasts adorned the walls of Hampton Court until King William III used them to fill the palace's moat during the 17th century. In 1909, the moat was cleared and several of the original beasts were retrieved. Queen Elizabeth II had her own set of ten beasts created, inspired by Henry’s originals. The Queen's beasts are the ones we see adorning many regal emblems today, such as crests and shields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unusual and richly detailed set of chess pieces features designs based on the most iconic of the Royal Beasts and is colored with a rich, deep russet and cream finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion of England \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unicorn of England \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Lion of Mortimer \u0026amp; Black Bull of Clarence \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knight:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Horse of Hanover \u0026amp; Yale of Beaufort \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griffin of Edward III \u0026amp; Falcon of the Plantagenets \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":53528654217558,"sku":"BC2012","price":436.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/BC2012.jpg?v=1778247835","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/products\/berkeley-chess-royal-beast-russet-chessmen","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}