Chess Sets

Archive for March, 2010

New for the Autumn – 4 inch versions of our incredibly popular luxury Old English Elite series chessmen. The design of these Staunton pieces is simply sublime. Sleek, curved shanks and elegant wide bases make for an ideally proportioned chess piece motif, beautifully weighted and naturally polished to a soft sheen. Perfect for combining with any of our dark wood playing boards of 23 inches.

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Sovereign series Red Sandalwood and Boxwood luxury chessmen. Exquisitely turned pieces and hand carved Knights, crafted by one of the world’s finest chess piece makers. With a king base diameter of 1.5 inches these beautiful chess pieces will sit perfectly on a 19 or 20 inch chess board.

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The Windsor series Ebony Staunton chessmen very detailed and superbly finished small chessmen. Classic Staunton design with a beautifully carved knight and bishop. Supplied by the same chess workshop that produces some of the world’s finest chessmen. With a three inch king and broad bases these chessmen will sit perfectly on a 20 inch chess board.

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These three inch versions of our entry level Staunton chess pieces represent amazing value and craftsmanship. Turned from selected boxwood and single weighted. With generous felting on their bases and solid ‘one piece’ carving these pieces are perfect for years and years of chess playing. These pieces have been polished to a medium natural gloss by the same talented craftsmen responsible for some of the worlds highest quality chess sets. These chess men will sit perfectly on any of our 15, or 16 inch chess boards. They are also available in a smaller and larger sizes of 2.5 inches and 3.25 inches.

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Our Windsor Series Rosewood Staunton chessmen are beautifully turned from only the highest quality graded Rosewood and Boxwood. Great care has been taken in finishing, especially in the hand carving of the Knight. Weighted and with plush felt bases, this collection presents luxury natually polished chessmen at a very reasonable price. With the King at three inches in height and broad base, this collection is a perfect partner for any of our quality 20 inch Rosewood chess boards.

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Beautifully crafted and finished ebonised boxwood and natural boxwood chessmen. The Knight pieces have a very distinctive French style and the whole collection mirrors the classic Staunton style that’s so popular. These pieces offer great value for money without compromise. A suitable companion for our 15 or 16 inch chess boards.

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Well constructed White Wood Chess Piece case suitable for chess pieces with a king height up to 3 inches. The hinged lid has a clasp to keep the case secure and the whole inside of the case is lined in green felt to offer excellent protection. Chess Pieces Not Included

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