New Exclusive Staunton Chess Set - Ebonized and Boxwood Pieces with Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Board and Box - 3 inch King - NEB300WBB - Chess Sets

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New Exclusive Staunton Chess Set - Ebonized and Boxwood Pieces with Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Board and Box - 3 inch King - This large and beautiful chess set includes our New Exclusive Staunton with with ebonized and natural boxwood pieces matched with the Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chessboard and Classic Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Box. The New Exclusive Staunton has all of the features that avid chess players and collectors looks for in an upper-end Staunton chess set. From the elegant profile with a large tapered base to the extraordinary knights carved by some of the best craftsmen in the world, you will be thoroughly impressed with the quality of these Staunton chessmen. The ebonized boxwood pieces are stained solid black and polished to beautiful luster giving them a real ebony look at half the price. These are library size pieces with a 3 inch king and a base diameter of 1.5 inch. The pieces are triple weighted for exceptional stability and have thick green baize pads for a soft landing on the chessboard. A certificate of authenticity is included so you will always know what the chess set is, where it came from, and when it was made. This Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chessboard offers a luxurious back drop for these special chess pieces. Handcrafted from premium veneer, this chessboard highlights the deep, rich hues of the walnut burl contrasted with the golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. The squares are surrounded with a wide black delimiter and a black border on the outside emphasizes the bird's-eye maple frame. A semi-gloss polyurethane finish both protects and enhances the color of the wood. The squares are 1.75 inch with an overall footprint of 19.5 inch. Reminiscent of the old heirloom quality chess boxes from years ago, the Bird's-Eye Maple Classic Chess Box is beautifully constructed. The box is covered in beautiful bird's-eye maple veneer that perfectly matches the chessboard squares and frame with a lustrous semi-gloss polyurethane finish. The interior is lined with a thick emerald-green baize just like those used for the pads on our chess pieces. The box has a divider in the center for conveniently storing the black and white pieces separately. We use high quality brass plated quadrant hinges that neatly recess into the wall of the box and a brass plated lock and key for securing the lid when closed. It's the perfect chess box for safely storing and protecting these special chess pieces. Chess Pieces: Ebonized and Natural Boxwood. All of the pieces are individually hand polished to a beautiful luster. King Height: 3 inch. King Base: 1.5 inch. King Weight: 1.8 Ounces. Chess Set Weight: 34 Ounces. 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion. Green Baize Cloth Pads. Certificate of Authenticity. Chessboard: The Chess Store exclusive design handcrafted chessboard. Material: Walnut Burl, Bird's-Eye Maple and Black Poplar Veneer. Finish: Semi-Gloss Polyurethane. Square Size: 1.75 inch. Dimensions: 17.5 inch x 17.5 inch x 0.5 inch. Has a cloth-lined bottom. Chess Box: Material: Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer and Other Wood Material. Lining: Thick Emerald Green Baize. Finish: Semi-Gloss Polyurethane. Brass Plated Quadrant Hinges (recessed and slide into box). Brass Plated Lock and Key. Outside Dimensions: 8.375 inch x 5.625 inch x 3.75 inch. Inside Dimensions: 7.375 inch x 5.125 inch x 3.25 inch (0.75 inch space above in lid).