Knights Large Chess Set - Brass Nickel Pawns - Brown chess Board

The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. The theme for this beautiful chess set is based on the Renaissance period. The figures are created according to the evolution of the Knight to a noble, elegant guardian and protector, during the renaissance period. In order to become a knight, one had to be trained in hunting and traveling and familiarize themselves with horses and warfare. At the age of 20 they were knighted at a special ceremony during which they were given their swords and had to swear to use them only for sacred and fair purposes.