These chess pieces are a fantastic reproduction of 1852-55 Harrwitz Staunton Chess Pieces. They have been reproduced using actual antique pieces of this model , thus all the details are accurate to a tee.
The original Harrwitz series was made with a 3.5" King, thus justifying the size of its reproduction.
These chess pieces have wide, squatty bases and a low center of gravity, thus making them very stable and perform brilliantly on a chess board.
| Chessmen Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | Base | |
| King | 3.5" (91mm) | 1.6" (41mm) |
| Queen | 3.0" (75mm) | 1.5" (39mm) |
| Bishop | 2.6" (67mm) | 1.4" (35mm) |
| Knight | 2.3" (59mm) | 1.4" (35mm) |
| Rook | 2.0" (52mm) | 1.4" (35mm) |
| Pawn | 1.9" (48mm) | 1.3" (32mm) |
| Wood Combination | Ebony Wood / Antiqued Boxwood |
| Dark Chess Pieces | Ebony Wood |
| Light Chess Pieces | Antiqued Boxwood |
| Recommended Square Size | 1.96" to 2.16" (50 mm to 55 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 2.8 lbs (1250 grams) |
| Contains |
| 34 Chess pieces |
Keep the chessboard dry at all times, and avoid any form of exposure to water.
Water damages the board.
Keep the board away from extreme temperatures,humidity, an air conditioner, and a fan.
Humidity makes your board expand and contract.
Keep the chessboard away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial light to avoid damages.
If the chessboard gets scratched,clean the smudges with a little damp piece of fabric.
If the chessboard feels sticky, wipe with a piece of cloth.
Dust regularly using a dry, soft piece of fabric.
Use beeswax or 3M polish once a monthfor the shine of the board as the boards have HV melamine lacquer coating on them.
Keep chess pieces away from humidity and heat.
It can cause cracking, discolouration, and warping of chess pieces.
Do not use 3M polish for chessmen.
Once your order is placed, our customer care team will follow up with an email confirmation. Please allow two business days to process the order. Additional time is needed during the holidays and weekends.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES
US orders are shipped directly from our US warehouse, ensuring faster delivery with no additional duties, import taxes, or hidden fees at delivery.
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