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Genuine Ebony and Antiqued 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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The Anglo-Dutch Reproduction Series Luxury Wood Chess Pieces - 4.75" King
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To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Anglo-Dutch Reproduction Luxury Wooden Chess Pieces. This full Club-sized Chess set features a 4.75" King with a 1.6" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest quality wood. As with all of our Chessmen, the Anglo-Dutch Reproduction Luxury Wooden Chess Pieces exemplify a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. The design, quality and craftsmanship of these chess pieces 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 2 additional Queens
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ISBN
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Does not apply
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Weighting
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Brass Weights Affixed to the Bases
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King Height
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4.75'' inch / 12.07 cm
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King Base Diameter
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1.6'' inch / 4.06 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 and Genuine Ebony
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Median Set Weight
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60.4 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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Will Not Fit in any 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
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Recommended Chess Board Size
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2.25" inch / 5.7 cm
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Wood Selection(s)
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Genuine Ebony and Antiqued Boxwood
Included with Purchase
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Engraved Registered Plaque
- Individual Production Number
Warranty
History of the Chess Pieces
Anglo-Dutch Chessmen, circa 1800
Between the late 1700s and the mid-1800s, many sets from Germany and the Netherlands found their way into the English market. These included the more delicate Selenus designs, among others, that showed elaborate craftsmanship, but lacked board presence and stability.
The Anglo-Dutch chessmen were a response by the more talented British carvers to the growing English market demand for elaborately carved chessmen normally offered by Dutch and German importers, but having the requisite stability to be used for practical play. That led to a class of chessmen often referred to as Anglo-Dutch. The Anglo-Dutch chessmen have the more elaborate and delicate carving features normally associated with chess pieces produced in Germany and The Netherlands, but are enhanced for practical play be the addition of stout, heavily armed English-style Rooks, Expressive Knight heads and the traditional Bishop’s miter. These sets lack the more traditional English Formeé and Maltese cross. Sets like these would have been obtained from the workshops of George Merrifield as well as Thomas Lund between 1800 and 1820.