4" Mark of Westminster Black and White Lacquered Imperator Staunton Chess Pieces

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 Black and White Lacquered Boxwood. 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.

Made in India. Chess board not included. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional.

Chess Pieces Details:

King Height	King Base	Queen Height	Bishop Height	Knight Height	Rook Height	Pawn Height
4"	1 9/16"	3 1/4"	3"	2 7/8"	2 3/8"	2 1/8"

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
Black Lacquered	2.03 oz	1.80 oz	1.32 oz	1.50 oz	1.45 oz	0.88 oz
Boxwood	2.01 oz	1.70 oz	1.33 oz	1.54 oz	1.49 oz	0.87 oz