Awesome 1982 Franklin Mint Heraldic Chess Set Sterling & 24K Gold MINT!

FULL SET and Replacement Pieces are available. You can pick in Mint or Displayed condition.

 

$185 delivered for the pair of these two golden pawns (new condition)

Very heavy! Price includes US shipping.

 

Please note - I had secured 2 sets, each with board. One set was nearly new - all pieces are in brilliant condition! The board was sold. About half of the pieces were sold. The remaining pieces (all new/like new) are offered below. Will be shipped in original styrofoam box from the FM.

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Like New

Pawns / Rooks /

Bishops (each)

 Knights / Kings / Queens (each)

Includes insured shipping (US only, original FM packaging.

Significant Discounts if you buy multiple pieces.

Gold   $95   $135
Silver  $85  $125

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The second set is available in full (board + 32 pieces) or in parts. It was displayed for a few years.

The board / storage - is in very good shape with only minor wear. Needs polishing and cleaning.

The pieces -

Gold Plated are in great shape with no obvious tarnishing, clean bases and only 1 or 2 may have a small loss of paint on the shield. Please see images.

Silver Plated pieces are in Good shape. Some may have tarnishing. Several have small loss of paint. Please see images. Due to conditions, significant discount is offered.

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Displayed

Pawns / Rooks /

Bishops (each)

 Knights / Kings / Queens (each)

 

Includes insured shipping (US only)

Significant Discounts if you buy multiple pieces.

Complete Set     $1,595
Board     $295
Gold   $75   $115  
Silver  $45  $85  

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Details from the manufacturer:

Sizes are approximate:

KING 3-3/8 TALL - 7.3 OZ - LION OF ENGLAND  

QUEEN  3-3/4 TALL  6.8 OZ - REPRESENTS SCOTLAND 

BISHOP  3 TALL  5.2 OZ  TRADITIONAL DRAGON OF WALES 

KNIGHT  3-1/3 TALL  6.3 OZ - DEFENDER OF CROWN & REALM  IS A MAGNIFICENT HORSE 

CASTLE (ROOK)  2-5/8 TALL  5.9 OZ - TRADITIONAL CREST OF IRELAND (CASTLE TOGETHER WITH STAG WITH FULL ANTLERS) 

PAWN  2-1/2 TALL  5.1 OZ - FALCON (THE HUNTING BIRD OF KINGS) WITH A SHIELD THAT REPRESENTS DIFFERENT HERALDIC DESIGN

All - Base is approx 1 1/4"

SCULPTURED PLAYING PIECES CAST IN FINE PEWTER, 16 ELECTROPLATED WITH .925 SILVER & 16 ELECTROPLATED WITH 24 CARAT GOLD & EMBELLISHED WITH BRILLIANT ENAMEL COLORS. 

This is a limited edition Franklin Mint Chess Set in mint condition. This is the Royal Houses of Britain Heraldic Chess Set made by Franklin Mint in 1982 - it was available exclusively by private invitation and limited to 2500 sets. Each set of sculptured playing pieces was cast in pure silver electroplated on pewter and in pure 24 carat gold electroplated on pewter and emblazoned with brilliant enamel colors representing with complete heraldic authenticity the kingdoms and royal dynasties of the British monarchy. This regal Chess Set was issued in consultation with England's ultimate heraldic authority, the College of Arms, London and designed by Robert Parsons, an official artist of the College of Arms, who is internationally known for his work in the field of heraldry. The Trustees of the College of Arms appointed The Franklin Mint to produce this magnificent chess set. This complete 32 piece set includes the original playing board which was specially designed and inlaid with fine hardwood and deep-polished to provide a rich dark background tone for the chess pieces. Board measurements: 22"x 19 " x 3 ". Contains two drawers for storage of the chess pieces. Each playing piece is beautifully detailed on all sides and are heavy solid pieces measuring 3-4" tall each and approximately 6-7 oz. each with felt padding to protect both the piece itself and the playing board. Note the curled furl on the tail on the back of the horses, the spectacular dragons, regal lions and magnificent eagles. The castles are detailed with a stag running past the entry! This is an extremely hard to find set - nothing like this is available today. This set creates an impressive display but this set has been thoughtfully designed for actual use as well as for display. The pieces are carefully sculptured, sized and scaled so that each one clearly fits the function assigned to it in the game of chess. The collector's chessboard has been sized and scaled with equal care. Sold in 1982 for over $2,000!!

Will consider offers of $1,995 or more.

Contact me if interested or need additional details. Also, have a few extra individual pieces available

         

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