A pleasantly understated chess set with true substance and a fine finish. The down head chess men have been expertly carved from golden rosewood (sheesham) and boxwood then hand polished. Each piece is single weighted and felted on it’s base.
The board is solid wooden, carved from Rosewood and maple. Each square is a solid piece of wood that has been inlaid into the board.Lacquer has been applied and polished to a soft sheen that brings out the highly attractive grain.
Buying these chess men in combination with this chess board represents superb value. A fine set of pieces married perfectly with a beautiful wooden chess board.

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A pleasingly understated chess set combination made from solid woods throughout and finished beautifully. The Downhead chess men have been expertly carved from Boxwood, stained using the traditional ebonising process (to create the black pieces) then hand polished. Each piece is single weighted and felted on its base.
The board is solid wooden, carved from Rosewood and maple. Each square is a solid piece of wood that has been inlaid into the board.Lacquer has been applied and polished to a soft sheen that brings out the highly attractive grain.
Buying these chess men in combination with this chess board represents superb value. A fine set of pieces married perfectly with a beautiful wooden chess board.

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A well proportioned compact chess set combination with our smallest quality ebonised boxwood and natural boxwood pieces. This is one of our best value bundles but there has been no compromise in terms of quality or style. The board and chessmen are both crafted to an extremely high standard.
The chess board is constructed in Spain by one of the world’s best chess board manufacturers. The board is from our deluxe range which uses the highest quality walnut veneers and features an inlaid beading around the playing surface. The pieces from are from our Down Head Knight series, which are weighted, naturally polished and feature felted green bases. In all, a great quality value compact bundle that will provide years of chess playing. Save on buying individually with this great bundle deal.

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Superb quality compact chess set combination with our smallest quality chess ebonised boxwood and boxwood pieces. This is one of our best value bundles but there has been no compromise in terms of quality or style. The board and chessmen are both crafted to an extremely high standard.
The chess board is fabricated in Spain by one of the world’s best chess board manufacturers. The board is from our deluxe range which uses the highest quality wenge veneers and features an inlaid beading around the playing surface. The pieces from are from our Down Head Knight series, which are weighted, naturally polished and feature felted green bases. In all, a great quality value compact bundle that will provide years of chess playing. Save on buying individually with this great bundle deal.

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A superb chess set that contains everything you need. Our highly popular Downhead chess men are the perfect partner for the maple and mahogany chess board. The chess men have been expertly carved and polished using fine grade Boxwood and Sheesham. They are single weighted and generously felted on their bases. The board is our European made veneer board with expertly inlaid squares. Also included is our number 4 chess case which has been crafted from solid birch. This fine chess set is appealing on so many levels. It’s a robust yet elegant design that will endure years of chess playing.

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This beautiful chess set combines our 19 inch Maple and Mahogany chess board with the superb 3.25 inch Downhead chess men. A neat storage box is also included and is the perfect size to house the chess men. The Board is a European made veneer type with finely inlaid squares. It’s a clean design that has been crafted to exacting standards. It’s a robust and heavy chess board that will provide years if not decades of use. The Chess men are our single weighted Down head Staunton pieces in Boxwood and ebonized Boxwood. Each piece has internal weighting and generous felting on it’s base. They have been crafted from the finest boxwood and the dark pieces ‘ebonized’ to take on a highly convincing ebony appearance. The chess men fit perfectly in the birch wood chess case that is included in this set.

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A superb chess set that contains everything you need. Our popular ebonized Downhead chess men are the ideal partner for the maple and mahogany chess board. The chess men have been expertly carved and polished using graded Boxwood and ebonized Boxwood which gives a very convincing effect of ebony. They are single weighted and generously felted on their bases. The board is a European made veneer with expertly inlaid squares. Also included is our number 4 chess case which has been crafted from solid birch wood. This fine chess set is appealing on so many levels. It’s a robust yet elegant design that will endure years if not decades of chess playing.

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A contemporary chess set with clean light tones and an elegant design. The 3.25 inch Downhead chess men have been turned from solid sheesham and boxwood. They are finished with a fine polish, single weighted and have felted bases. They sit proudly on our European chess board, a combination of veneered mahogany and maple. Also included is our number 5 chess box for storing the chess men inside. The combination of these three products results in a beautiful chess set with a clear sense of quality and design. The robust hardwoods and expert craftsmanship mean this set will last for years of enduring chess games.

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The downhead series represents our entry level Staunton chess pieces. These lovely chess pieces are single weighted and generously felted on their bases. They are all ‘one piece’ carvings using a design that is not only great to look at but equally practical to play chess with. These pieces have been fashioned from ebonized Boxwood and boxwood. These chess pieces represent superb value for money. They are crafted and finished in the same factory as some of the worlds finest chess men. These chess men will sit perfectly on any of our 15 or 16 inch chess boards. The same design of chess pieces are also available from us in larger sizes of 3 inches and 3.25 inches.

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This fine chess board represents superb value and style. It’s a solid wooden inlaid board, crafted from golden rosewood and maple wood. It has been lacquered to a fine gloss and flocked on the base. A simple yet elegant chess board. A solid wooden chess board for the same price as a veneered board. Ideal for our downhead series chess men.

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