3 1/4" Luxe Legionnaires Staunton Glossy Chess Set
Product Code: 23-20SW-glossy-chess-setNormally: $349.90
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3 1/4" Mark of Westminster Black and White Lacquered Luxe Legionnaires 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, well weighted, has felt bottoms and extra queens.
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These chess pieces are lacquered black and white, which can suit virtually any board color, however Walnut, Teak, and Ebonized chess boards are most popular alongside our glossy boards. Lacquered Chess Pieces are actually Boxwood pieces lacquered black, giving them a pure black appearance almost identical to ebony, but for a fraction of the cost.
This board is paired with a high-gloss spanish chess board available in a variety of colors. It is a fantastic piece for presentation in any home.
Made in India. Deluxe ebony finish humidor style storage box optional.
Chess Pieces Details:
| King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 1/4" | 1 3/8" | 2 11/16" | 2 1/4" | 2" | 1 15/16" | 1 3/4" |
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 | 1.52 oz | 1.18 oz | 0.79 oz | 0.92 oz | 0.98 oz | 0.56 oz |
| White | 1.58 oz | 1.20 oz | 0.80 oz | 0.95 oz | 0.97 oz | 0.56 oz |