Thistle and Rose Chess Set
Rare and valuable "Thistle and the Rose" Wade Porcelain Chess Set, designed by Ann Whittet and Fredrick Mellor and made in for Beneagles Scotch Whisky in original presentation box. (Unfortunately the whisky no longer exists). The Scots in black versus the English in white, Kings are Robert Bruce and Henry VIII, Queens are Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I, Bishops are John Knox and Thomas Beckett, Knights are William Wallace and Francis Drake, Rooks are towers and Pawns with ball finials. The Kings are 13.5cm high and the Pawns are 9.6cm. In excellent condition for year and very enjoyable set to play. £75 open to offers. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit