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Genuine Ebony and Natural Boxwood
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Tournament
Our Tournament Wood Chess Boards are affordable, ideal for both serious and casual play, and feature House of Staunton Logo.
Savings of $10
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Standard
Our Standard Wood Chess Boards offer the perfect combination of affordability & luxury, and are available in a variety of woods.
Savings of $20
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Superior
Our Superior Wood Chess Boards are designed for the discerning player, crafted in Europe from exotic woods.
Savings of $20
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Signature
Our Signature Wood Chess Boards are handcrafted out of solid woods and are the finest chess boards available.
Savings of $50
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eBoard
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Tournament
Our Slide-top Chess Boxes are affordable, with two large storage compartments, a slide top lid, and HOS logo silk-screened.
Savings of $10
When Bundled with Chess Pieces
Standard
Our Standard Wood Chess Boxes offer the perfect combination of affordability & luxury, and are available in a variety of woods.
Savings of $50
When Bundled with Chess Pieces
Signature
Our Signature Wood Boxes are the ultimate way to protect your luxury Chess Pieces, with individual storage compartments.
Savings of $100
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Superior
Our Superior Wood Boxes are a terrific way to protect your luxury Chess Pieces, with die-cut foam storage compartments.
Savings of $100
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CLEARANCE - The Paulsen Series Luxury Chess Pieces - 4.4" King
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The House of Staunton is proud to offer another masterpiece - The Paulsen Series Luxury Chessmen. An exact reproduction of the Jaques of London Chessmen Circa 1853 Paulsen Staunton Pattern Chessmen, they feature a 4.4" King with a 1.85" Diameter base and are very heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the original Chessmen, down to the smallest details!
The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The design of the Paulsen Series Chess set embodies the form, board presence and craftsmanship of one of the most celebrated 20th century designs from Jaques of London. The House of Staunton has recaptured the essence of these magnificent Chessmen and made them available on a very limited basis.
As with all of our Chess sets, the Paulsen Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!
The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.
The Chess Set comes with a Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer's plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box.
Our Original Manufacturer's Plaque
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Now Available From The House of Staunton
Included with the purchase of these Chessmen is our new Original Manufacturer's Plaque. Crafted from brass, these plaques feature the engraved production details of each individual Chess set, creating a beautiful, permanent record that is truly worthy of House of Staunton-brand Chessmen.
FINANCIAL COMPARISON
Actual Circa 1935 Jaques of London Broadbent Pattern Staunton Chess sets with a 3.0" King historically sell for upwards of $1,500 USD at auction. To put this number in context, please consider the fact that Chess pieces of this age always have some blemishes, such as dirt, cracks, chips, dings, patina discoloration and possibly replacement pieces. Here's your opportunity to purchase an exact reproduction of these legendary Chessmen, in Pristine Condition, for a fraction of the price!
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ALL SALES FINAL - NO RETURNS, EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ARE ALLOWED
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ISBN
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King Height
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4.4'' inch / 11.18 cm
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King Base Diameter
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1.85'' inch / 4.70 cm
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Basepad Material
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Billiard Cloth
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Material(s)
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Antiqued Boxwood, Genuine Ebony, and Natural Boxwood
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Median Set Weight
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75.1 Ounces
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Total Number of Pieces
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34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)
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Fitted Coffer Compatible?
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Fits in Fitted Coffer
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Included with Purchase
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Certificate of Authenticity, Engraved Registered Plaque, and Individual Production Number
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Chess Board Included?
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The Chess Board featured is for photographic purposes only and must be purchased separately
Included with Purchase
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Engraved Registered Plaque
- Individual Production Number
History of the Chess Pieces
Offered here is a reproduction of the original Club Size Jaques Paulsen Chessmen produced around 1853. The design was directed by Frank Camaratta based on an original set of Jaques Paulsen Club Size chessmen. The chess pieces are Boxwood and Ebony, heavily weighted, and rest atop green baize base pads. The King stands an impressive 4-3/8" tall with a 2" diameter base. The Kingside Rooks and Knights are stamped with a red crown on their summits. The Bishops feature the wide open miter, so typical of the very early Jaques design. The Knights are very finely carved with a very attractive serpentine silhouette. Included with the Reproduction Paulsen Chessmen are facsimilies of the the original green registration lozwnges and an early Jaques maker’s label. The Paulsen chessmen are among the most attractive of all the Jaques’ designs. These chessmen are part of the Camaratta Siganture Series. These chess pieces play and display best on a chessboard with 2-1/2" squares.
Louis Paulsen was born on January 15, 1833 in Gut Nassengrund near Blomberg, in the Principality of Lippe. Paulsen was a German chess player and a contemporary of American prodigy Paul Morphy. In the 1860s and 1870s, he was among the top five players in the world. Louis Paulsen arrived from Germany in 1854 along with his older brother Wilfried and worked as a tobacco broker. He was a relatively unknown player at the time of the 1957 First American Chess Congress, but finished in second place behinbd the American prodigy Paul Morphy. Paulsen later became one of the strongest player’s in the world and a leading theorist.
Louis Paulsen was one of the first players to challenge the notion that a successful attack could be constructed out of brilliance alone. He put forward the idea that any premature attack would fail against correct defense. Louis Paulsen passed away on August 18, 1981.