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Our 4.5" full brass metal chess pieces are a reproduction of 1849 series Original Staunton Chess Pieces designed by famous wood turner John Jacques. This design is considered as the Gold Standard for collectors and chess players worldwide. No collection can be considered complete without a set of this design.
Each piece of this design follows a defined grammar. The sturdy rooks are designed to look like solid castles with impregnable walls, pawns are made to look minimalist with slim collars, bishops with simple mitres, the tall elegant king readily distinguished by its cross and the queen has a distinctive coronet.
Showstoppers of the set, Knights are inspired by the horses in the Elgin Marbles from the Athenian Parthenon.
These exquisitely crafted chessmen make for an excellent gift any chess connoisseur or anyone looking for a beautiful show piece for their library or living room.
The set includes 2 extra queens.
| Chessmen Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | Base | |
| King | 4.5"(114mm) | 1.9" (49mm) |
| Queen | 3.5" (89mm) | 1.8" (45mm) |
| Bishop | 3.0" (77mm) | 1.6" (41mm) |
| Knight | 2.8" (70mm) | 1.6" (41mm) |
| Rook | 2.5" (63mm) | 1.7" (43mm) |
| Pawn | 2.2" (55mm) | 1.4" (35mm) |
| Metal Combination | Antiqued Finish Brass / Silver Finished Brass |
| Dark Chess Pieces | Antiqued Finish Brass |
| Light Chess Pieces | Silver Finished Brass |
| Recommended Square Size | 2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 11 lbs (5000 grams) |
| Contains |
| 34 Chess pieces (2 extra queens) |
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
Shipping may take up to 10 business days towards all international destinations. Our team provides tracking number as soon as the goods are dispatched and will monitor the delivery process. For any questions or concerns about delivery please contact shop@worldchess.com
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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