An Interesting Chess Set

From time to time at Goddesschess we report on auctions of chess items we find of interest. Today I came across this item. I have to say I would love to have such a set for myself :) That it is worth so little? Heck - even I could afford to buy a lovely setting like this for my humble abode. But - no - I'd rather save the money for a trip to London in 2010...