Designs taken from the first edition illustrations of the works of Conan Doyle, the two sides to this set are differentiated by colour and characters.
Key figures:
The light side:
- King: Sherlock Holmes (5.5" tall)
- Queen: Mrs Hudson
- Bishop: Doctor Watson
- Knight: Wiggins
- Castle: Inspector Lestrade
- Pawn: PC 49
The dark side:
- King: Professor Moriarty
- Queen: Irene Adler
- Bishop: Colonel Moran
- Knight: Hound of the Baskervilles
- Castle: Doctor Roycott
- Pawn: Cockney villain
These sets are made from cold-cast powdered marble and resin in Somerset.
The antique set is on a 21" Osberton board (sold separately).
