18" Mark of Westminster Padouk Imperator Presidential Staunton Chess Set

Mark of Westminster Chess Pieces are the paradigm of perfection in wood staunton chess piece design. The premier chess pieces by Mark Of Westminster have been known for their heirloom quality. Each chess set is exclusive with a lifetime warranty for natural defect. Each chess piece is hand-carved, has felted-bottoms and extra queens. 

The Imperator design has a very classic chess piece style with the right amount of ornate detail. These chess pieces are Padouk and Boxwood, which are most often paired with Mahogany and Macassar chess boards, but will also go with most dark woods as well. Padouk Chess Pieces vary from a light red to a deep red wine color, and is well regarded as one of the most exclusive exotic woods used for chess pieces. It is a hard wood, with a strong grain variation. The wide variety of colors make them quite unique, with the age of wood being the most common factor in the difference. This is a premier hardwood, compared most often in price to Ebony. Boxwood Chess Pieces are the near universal standard for 'white' chess pieces in hand-carved sets. It is a fairly easy wood to work with, and shows off good detail.

The Presidential luxury chess boards by Mark of Westminster are premier, furniture quality, real-wood veneer inlays. This style, available only through the Mark of Westminster line, is a quarter inch thicker than most other chess boards. Most noticeable, the Presidential Series has black beveled edging that brings added elegance without appearing too busy. It also a unique mosaic with maple, mahogany, and black that is not only stylish, but also brings in color that allows it to match well with virtually any chess set. These boards have felt-pad feet for protection of both the board and your own furniture. 

Pieces made in India. Board made in Spain. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional.

Chess Set Details:

King Height	King Base	Queen Height	Bishop Height	Knight Height	Rook Height	Pawn Height	Square Size	Board Size
3 3/8"	1 5/8"	3"	2 9/16"	2 1/2"	2 1/8"	1 3/4"	1 3/4"	18"

Below is a chart of approximate weights of all pieces; please note these are estimates as slight variations can occur in hand carved items.

Wood	King Weight	Queen Weight	Bishop Weight	Knight Weight	Rook Weight	Pawn Weight
Padouk	2.22 oz	1.75 oz	0.92 oz	1.39 oz	1.62 oz	0.64 oz
Boxwood	2.04 oz	1.69 oz	0.90 oz	1.34 oz	1.56 oz	0.59 oz