Sherlock Holmes chess pieces

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).