Berkeley Chess Victorian Cardinal Chessmen
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Berkeley Chess Victorian Cardinal Chessmen

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Berkeley Chess Victorian Cardinal ChessmenThese chess figures are cast from finely crushed stone resin, featuring designs based on the iconic characters featured on 19th century playing cards. Beautifully crafted in the UK. Stunning Victorian inspired designs. Impressive 10. 2 cm king. Solid crushed stone resin pieces. Unique metallic finish. Perfectly balanced and sturdy. Stunningly unique with a sophisticated design, these Victorian style chess pieces have been carefully crafted in the UK

These chess figures are cast from finely crushed stone resin, featuring designs based on the iconic characters featured on 19th-century playing cards.

  • Beautifully crafted in the UK.
  • Stunning Victorian inspired designs.
  • Impressive 10.2 cm king.
  • Solid crushed stone resin pieces.
  • Unique metallic finish.
  • Perfectly balanced and sturdy.

Stunningly unique with a sophisticated design, these Victorian-style chess pieces have been carefully crafted in the UK and are certain to add a beautiful atmosphere to any chess game.

The unmistakable design of the characters on playing cards - the King, Queen and Knave (or Jack) were popularised in the 19th century when they became the standard for all card games. However, the history of these timeless figures goes back a lot further. Known as the 'Rouennais' design, this style is believed to have originated in the 1400s in Rouen, Northern France. The style died out in medieval France, but it was exported overseas where it became popular in England and later, America.

Inspired by both the classic Rouennais card designs and the era of Queen Victoria - Britain’s sovereign from 1837 until her death in January 1901- this is a uniquely sophisticated set of pieces.

Victorian Britain was also where the Staunton Chess Set originated. What is now the standard for chessmen designs was originally designed and sold in England in the 19th century. Berkeley Chess in Somerset UK have ingeniously blended two of the most iconic designs of this era - Staunton Chess and Rouennais playing cards - to create a set of resin chessmen with a level of quality and style that has to be seen to be believed.

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Helen
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★★★★★ 5
My dog loves it!
My golden loved this chew toy, he’s fixated on it and actually returns to it. It seems tasty and safe. Will definitely buy again and recommend it to others.
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Kara Riba
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★★★★★ 5
Durable & fun for aggressive chewers.
Color: Yellow
Holding up very well for our aggressive chewer. Squeaker is still intact & our 70-pound pittie breed often chooses this toy to play with over others. Pittie approved.
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Anna Sambursky
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 1
Not at all indestructible
It was well loved while it lasted. But this fish was delivered on Saturday and I’m writing my review on Tuesday morning. So we are looking at roughly 3 days of play. I bought the fish toy and almost immediately the fins were ripped off. But I figured as long as the body stayed intact we’d be good. But it wasn’t long before the body was ripped open as well. Very disappointed. Evidently my dog’s bite is more damaging than a bullet? I’m sure it will last all in all a week before there’s no saving it anymore. Will look for other better toys for my super chewer.
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Jane
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Lasted the longest of any toy we bought yet!
Very happy with the toys we bought so far! The owl didn’t last as long as the raccoon. The raccoon lost his ear pretty quickly, but the rest of the toy has held up for almost a month now. That is *significantly* longer than any other stuffed animal toy we’ve tried so far. Pretty much any other stuffed animal toy we’ve tried from Kong or elsewhere has fallen apart in a few days. This is a good toy for sharp puppy teeth! Also such cute designs. Just bought the Mallard, excited to see how it goes!
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Rachel WC
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★★★★★ 3
Not Pitty Proof..
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The toy itself was very detailed and cute, But my potty had the toy about 10 mins and she took the leg off .. it’s a bit pricey. Since it didn’t last long so .. if you have pitty save your money and don’t buy it ..
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