
To this day, the Royal Navy - and indeed other navies across the world - mark Trafalgar Day with special ceremonies, including formal dinners at which a toast is always drunk to "The Immortal Memory" of Nelson. This Studio Anne Carlton chess set is dedicated to the memory of all those who fought with Nelson, and against him, in a battle where "every individual appeared a hero".
- 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
- Expertly hand-painted pieces
- 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.