The world"s most famous detective is back! The Sherlock Holmes Hand-Painted Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton bring all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"s most memorable characters to the thinking man"s game in rich detail. Every piece is made of polyresin material with the texture and weight of solid stone and the durability of modern plastic. Let the most thought-provoking game conjure up memories of ""The Hound of Baskervilles"" and ""The Valley of Fear"" as you move pieces resembling your favorite characters. Play as Mrs. Hudson, Inspector Lestrade, Irene Adler, and others. Sherlock and Moriarty, the kings, measure 4 inches tall. About Studio Anne Carlton Established in Hull, Yorkshire, in 1969, Studio Anne Carlton now lists over 100 chess sets.They all bear the hallmarks of skill and tradition so typical of the world-famous sculptors and artists used by Studio Anne Carlton. Each Studio Anne Carlton chess set uses the timeless skills and craftsmanship originating from the company"s founding. All pieces are hand-produced and finished in either a traditional brown and cream appearance or hand decorated with painstaking detail. The sculptures often take many months to complete, and every care is taken to ensure historical accuracy where appropriate. As the artists" masterpiece, the figures pass through various casting processes until suitable production molds can be made without losing any of the original detail. In 2003, Studio Anne Carlton line was bought by Traditional Games. They moved manufacturing from the U.K. to China around 2003. All poly resin chess sets are made in China today. SAC"s wooden chess sets come primarily from India. SAC is a name that stands for the world"s recognized leader for decorative theme chess sets and other classic traditional games. * Pieces styled after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"s tales * Hand-painted polyresin crushed stone composite * Play on the side of Holmes and Watson or evil Moriarty * King Height: 4 inches