Franklin Mint Michael Whelan \"Guardian of the Fortress\" Chess Set
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Franklin Mint Michael Whelan \"Guardian of the Fortress\" Chess Set:
$999.99
RARE Franklin Mint Michael Whelan\"Guardian of the Fortress\" Chess Set - Amazing detail - Pieces arePewter - Excellent pre-loved condition:
One of the mostbeautiful, elaborate and detailed Chess sets ever made, designed by MichaelWhelan who is one of the world\'s most acclaimed fantasyartists, takes his unique vision and the game of chess to new heights. Each ofthe thirty-two playing pieces is an extraordinary work of art, intricatelysculpturedin solid pewterwith greatimaginationand painted by hand...forming a gallery of wingedbeasts...alluring sirens...and powerful monarchs from Whelan\'s unparalleledimagination. The smoked glass playing surface captures the eerie quality of amystical battlefield. It is set within an elaborate frame expertly sculpturedin the form of a mythical castlewithtowers erected on all four corners. RealisticGothic-stylearchitecture reveals a dazzling array of turrets, keeps and towers, enhancedwith fantastic architectural devices like gargoyles, dragons, and even adrawbridge.The Chess pieces are stored inside ahidden area within the base in specially designed, individual compartments.
This chess set is in great conditionnothing is missing, no major cracks or chips, still in it\'s original box whichhas age appropriate wear,comes with castle fortress, centerlift out chess board, board lifts to reveal all polychrome chess pieces.
Actual size of playing board isapproximately 13 1/4\" (33.66 cm) square. Chess pieces vary in height from1 3/8\" (3.49 cm) to 3 1/4\" (8.26 cm). Castle20\" square, 7 1/2\'\' HNet weight 30 lb.
- The realm of fantasy combines with the ultimate battle of wits.
- Created by award-winning fantasy artist Michael Whelan.
- All thirty-two chess pieces are sculptured in solid pewter and painted meticulously by hand.
- Playing board of smoked glass, surrounded by an elaborately sculptured frame.
- Give a world of imagination to that special fantasy fan!
Franklin Mint Michael Whelan \"Guardian of the Fortress\" Chess Set:
$999.99