{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-roman-metal-and-palisander-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Roman Metal And Palisander Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResin chess pieces crushed with stone and metal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImperious 4.3-inch king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique metal-effect coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuperb detail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatched perfectly with a beautiful Spanish chess board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe craftsmen of Berkeley Chess have expertly recreated the stately atmosphere of Rome with this classical chess set, and at Regency Chess we have matched it with a stunning black anegre and palisander high-gloss chess board from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDating from the 8th century B.C., this civilization developed into the city of Rome and subsequently gave its name to the empire over which it ruled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributing to modern law, politics, government, art, literature, warfare, technology, society, language and religion, the Romans also achieved incredible architectural and engineering feats with the construction of extensive road and aqueduct networks as well as large palaces, monuments and public facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe details of each chess piece are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julius Caesar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lady of noble birth in typical dress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e a standard bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight:\u003c\/strong\u003e an equestrian soldier of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRook:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Roman garrison tower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e an armed legionnaire of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease 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":53528702943574,"sku":"RCPB412","price":812.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB412b.jpg?v=1778247980","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-roman-metal-and-palisander-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}