American Revolutionary War Hand-Painted Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton

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History buffs will delight over the incredible detail found on the American Revolutionary War Hand-Painted Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton. Each chess piece features period-accurate attire and weaponry. Whether you're on the side of the crown or the liberty bell, you'll marvel at the integrity of each piece's polyresin construction. Polyresin comes from crushed stone composite which has been reformed to have the same feel and weight as stone and the durability of modern plastic. Historical figures like George Washington and King George III are shown here in vivid hand-painted color. Kings and Presidents-to-be stand at 4 inches high.

About Studio Anne Carlton
Established in Hull, Yorkshire, in 1969, Studio Anne Carlton now lists over 100 chess sets.They all bear the hallmarks of skill and tradition so typical of the world-famous sculptors and artists used by Studio Anne Carlton. Each Studio Anne Carlton chess set uses the timeless skills and craftsmanship originating from the company's founding. All pieces are hand-produced and finished in either a traditional brown and cream appearance or hand decorated with painstaking detail. The sculptures often take many months to complete, and every care is taken to ensure historical accuracy where appropriate. As the artists' masterpiece, the figures pass through various casting processes until suitable production molds can be made without losing any of the original detail.

In 2003, Studio Anne Carlton line was bought by Traditional Games. They moved manufacturing from the U.K. to China around 2003. All poly resin chess sets are made in China today. SAC's wooden chess sets come primarily from India. SAC is a name that stands for the world's recognized leader for decorative theme chess sets and other classic traditional games.

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