Columbus chess pieces
£749.95
Sculpted by the renowned English sculptor, Richard Sefton, this set brings to life Columbus's historic voyage and the Native Americans he and his successors were to meet. Cold-cast and either hand-painted in enamel. We recommend playing these pieces on a 22" board. (Board not included.)
Key figures:
European side:
- King: Columbus (6.25" tall)
- Queen: Isabella of Castile
- Bishop: Amerigo Vespucci
- Knight: Fray Diego De D'Eza
- Castle: The Santa Maria
- Pawn: Spanish seamen
American side:
- King: Emperor Montezuma
- Queen: An Inca Sun Virgin
- Bishop: Aztec High Priest
- Knight: Mayan priest
- Castle: The Temple of Kukulcan
- Pawn: Carib Indian
Made in Somerset.