Gods of Mythology Chess Set

The Ancient Greek Gods are well represented and portrayed in this impressive chess set. This is a consistently popular set and is often used as background decor in many TV shows and movies.  The chessmen are made of an antiqued ground stone with the opposing side stained a rich burgundy brown.

Zeus is the King, presiding over the whole social order and Mount Olympus.  He is the father of gods and men and the most important of his fellow deities. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, daughter of Zeus, reigns as Queen. Asklepios, the god of healing and medicine, son of Apollo, serves as Bishop.  The Knight, the Centaur, the strange part horse, part man creature very old in Greek legend.  The Corininthian column of the Classical order was selected as the rook to create balance in the set. Pan, the gods of shepherds and countryside, represented with horns, legs of a goat and playing the pipes, serves as the pawn.  Magnificent! The King stands 6.25 inches tall with a base of 1.75 inches, The set fits perfectly on  board of 2.375 square.

Gods of Mythology Chess Set

Established in Hull, Yorkshire in 1969, Studio Anne Carlton now lists over 100 chess sets in its catalog. Many of them are recent introductions but 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 incorporates the timeless skills and craftsmanship originating from the company's foundation.

All pieces are hand produced and finished in either a traditional brown or cream base, and hand decorated with painstaking detail. The sculptures often take many months to complete and every care is taken to ensure historical accuracy where appropriate. From the artist's masterpiece the figures pass through various casting processes until suitable production moulds can be made without losing any of the original detail.

Superb presentation packaging, attractive and well researched history sheets and informative care leaflets are just some of the touches that make SAC's chess sets the most desirable in the world.

Collectible Chess Sets

Studio Anne Carlton chess pieces are highly sought after in the collectible markets. The fact that these highly prized pieces are completely hand made makes volume production out of the question. Consequently many of the earlier sets are returning substantial prices when appearing at auction. The sets are avidly collected by enthusiasts all over the world.