Battle of Trafalgar Chess Set (Limited edition)
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, in Royal Mint Classics produced this chess set to a strict limit of 200 issues. Wooden with an etched glass chess board, and paper map underneath this. Pieces are designed on the ships used (English vs Franco-Spanish fleets). Comes with Certificate of Authenticity booklet, providing historical details on the battle and each member of the fleet. There is a brass plaque underneath the base to further highlight limited edition status. An unusual set which is not made using the usual Lord Nelson etc. figures, but rather the ships and cannons themselves. Pewter pieces painted in a coppery or silvery tone gold. Mahogany chess board with storage drawers either side. The drawers each have a neat little brushed gold colour metal handle which fits flush when not needed and flips out for opening. Approx. dimensions: Board: 40cm x 40cm x 8cm The ships are on stands plinths approx. 2.5cm square, and their overall height ranges from 7 - 10cm. The cannons are on 2.5cm diameter stands and stand approx. 3.5cm tall. Never used for play and only displayed as an ornament, it is in excellent condition, and can be collected, or delivered for £10. Either way it will be handed over in its original cardboard box and polystyrene packaging (which has a weight of 8.4kg written on it). Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit