Napoleon Chess Board Games

The marvelous uniforms of the Napoleonic era make for some wonderful chess figures. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in Belgium. An Imperial French army  commanded by Emperor Napoleon and was defeated by Duke of Wellington and the Prussian. The defeat at Waterloo put an end to Napoleon’s ruler as Emperor of the French and marked the end of his Hundred Days’ return from exile. Decorate your home or office with this historical chess board game figurines.

Greco Roman Figurines

Our Greco Roman Classical Chess pieces are a stunning gift for a lover of classical times and ancient military history. Guided by the Gods, your chances of winning will be tested by your understanding of past military encounters. These collectible pieces can be used as decoration or part of a chess board game. Give this gift set to someone who loves the old world history. ]]> http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/12/08/ancient-greco-roman-figurines-gift-set/feed/ 0 http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/04/06/greco-roman-classical-chess-game-pieces/ http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/04/06/greco-roman-classical-chess-game-pieces/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:02:06 +0000 The Old Gift Shop http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/?p=723

Ancient Greco Roman Chess Game

This Greco Roman Classical Chess pieces are a stunning gift for a lover of classical times and ancient military history. It celebrates the intense strategy of war at famous battles such as the Battle of Marathon or Actium. Guided by the Gods, your chances of winning will be tested by your understanding of past military encounters. The pawns are Hoplite citizen-soldiers of the Ancient Greek City-states. This beautifully Old World style chess board game is a great gift idea for birthdays, anniversary or for your own collection. ]]> http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/04/06/greco-roman-classical-chess-game-pieces/feed/ 0 http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/03/23/golf-chess-board-game/ http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/03/23/golf-chess-board-game/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:42:26 +0000 The Old Gift Shop http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/?p=706

Golf Chess Board Game

Get ready for a fun game of Golf. Whether you play on the golf course alone, or your playing with a group of your buddies. Golf is a fun enjoyable, thinking game, it is therapeutic. This golf game is not as physical as the game on the golf court but it is mind challenging. This Golf Chess Board Game can also be use for decoration. ]]> http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2009/03/23/golf-chess-board-game/feed/ 0 http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2008/12/18/isle-of-lewis-celtic-chess-set/ http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2008/12/18/isle-of-lewis-celtic-chess-set/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:28:57 +0000 The Old Gift Shop http://theoldgiftshop.com/blog/2008/12/18/isle-of-lewis-celtic-chess-set/

Historic Isle of Lewis Celtic Chess Set

Discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis (largest island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland), the Isle of Lewis Celtic Chess Set is one of the most remarkable artifacts from the medieval age. The originals are a beloved and unusual set carved from walrus ivory housed in both the British Museum and the National Museum in Edinburgh.