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The first Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set was sold in 1996 to Walt Disneyworld , for the British Pavilion in the Epcot Centre , Florida . Since then , we have sent Bruce , Edward and their armies off to every continent - except Antarctica ! The Battle of Bannockburn Chess sets are gracing homes in USA , Canada , Australia , Africa , China , Japan , Singapore , Germany , Denmark , England , Wales and Ireland – and , of course , Scotland .
The Robert Burns Chess Set is the only one of its kind in the world and traces the heart and mind of one of the greatest wordsmiths the world has ever known , and whose time on this earth is celebrated every January – and all year round , if truth be told – in every corner of the Globe .
Whether to play ; as a gift ; or simply to admire , these two , luxury limitededition Chess Sets will grace any home , as a focus for today and an heirloom for future generations . Cast in solid pewter , each stunning chess sets have one exception that makes it different from most other sets in the world , in that every one of the 32 pieces in each set is different , each piece telling its own tale - from loss to triumph on the field of battle ; and from love to despair ( and back again ) – in the mind and heart of one man .
From the drama , passion and sacrifice for King and Country - to a different kind of love and passion - these are the roads you will travel as you move these majestic pieces across the equally majestic chessboards . Each board is metal-edged and inlaid with beautifully crafted pewter playing squares . For Bannockburn , they portray the emblems of the two nations - Thistle and Rose . For the Robert Burns chess board , each white square carries a different quotation from one of Burns ’ most noted songs or poems , in the style of the Poet ’ s handwriting .
Only in those rarest of moments will you find a chess set with all 32 pieces different . And you may never see a chess set with pieces as exquisitely designed and crafted in solid pewter . Whatever you seek in life and whatever you may find on your journey , there will be few conclusions that bring as much pleasure and satisfaction as owning one of these remarkable sets - not just for the moment , but for generations to come . Your Team at Stirling 1314 can deliver a true piece of history to adorn your home - and as a legacy for tomorrow .
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Battle of Bannockburn L / E Chess Set
Robert Burns L / E Chess Set
ISSUE 67 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY