19" MoW Rosewood Luxe Legionnaires Luxury Staunton Chess Set
Product Code: 23-20VR-luxury-chess-setNormally: $499.90
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19" Mark of Westminster Rosewood Luxe Legionnaires Luxury 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 felt-bottoms and extra queens.
These chess pieces are Rosewood and Boxwood, which can suit virtually any board color, however Mahogany, Macassar, and Walnut chess boards are most popular. Rosewood Chess Pieces vary from medium to dark brown, and is preferred due to is handsome, elegant appearance and strong grain variation. As a midrange wood, it is more affordable than some of the more exotic rosewoods, but still has a suitably rich appearance. 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.
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This luxurious chess board from Turkey is sure to impress. This opulent chess board blends artistry with chess fantastically and would look wonderful with traditional staunton and unique theme chessmen. This board is a wonderful addition to any chess collection.
Chess pieces made in India. Chess board made in Turkey. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional. Available with Black, Mazel, Rose or Walnut Chess Board
Chess Set Details:
| King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height | Square Size | Board Size | Board Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 1 3/4" | 3 1/4" | 3 1/8" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 2" | 2" | 19 1/2" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | 2.89 oz | 2.63 oz | 1.76 oz | 1.83 oz | 2.10 oz | 0.95 oz |
| Boxwood | 3.07 oz | 2.48 oz | 1.66 oz | 1.62 oz | 1.91 oz | 0.95 oz |
- King Height: 4"
- King Weight: 2.89 oz
- King Base: 1 3/4"
- Overall Board Dimensions: 19 1/2" x 19 1/2"
- Square Size: 2"
- Board Thickness: 3/4"
