Battle of Trafalgar 5"

Trafalgar was one of the most decisive naval battles ever fought. In the course of a short October afternoon, the Combined Fleet of France and Spain, with 33 battleships, was defeated by a British force of 27 battleships off Cape Trafalgar, on the south-west coast of Spain. These Studio Anne Carlton chess pieces are authentic representations of the characters, clothing and equipment of the era.

• Each piece has a fine felt base, giving it a soft, smooth landing when moving
• Handmade in Great Britain with extreme attention to detail, made uniquely for you
• All packaged in a premium presentation box, for both safe transportation and the utmost unboxing experience

Featured characters of this set

• Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, the legendary British naval commander
• Lady Hamilton
• Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood
• Captain Thomas Hardy
• Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, commander of the French and Spanish Combined Fleet
• Madame Villenueve
• Lieutenant General Don Frederico Gravina
• Captain Jean Lucas
• British Royal Navy sailors and marines depicted in authentic uniforms
• French and Spanish naval officers and crew

Additional details about this set

• Pieces coloured Ivory and Burgundy
• King Height: 5.45” British / Lord Nelson, 5.4” French & Spanish
• Queen Height: 5.15”, 5.2”
• Bishop Height: 5”, 5”
• Knight Height: 4.45”, 4.5”
• Rook Height: 3.6”, 3.6”
• Pawn Height: 4”, 4”
• Base Width: 1.4”, 1.4”

Chess set pieces only, board not included.