Chess Pieces Details |
Height |
Base |
King |
4.40" (112 mm) |
1.9" (48 mm) |
Queen |
3.66" (93 mm) |
1.73" (44 mm) |
Bishop |
3.22" (82 mm) |
1.65" (42 mm) |
Knight |
3.14" (80 mm) |
1.65" (42 mm) |
Rook |
2.63" (67 mm) |
1.65" (42 mm) |
Pawn |
2.48" (62 mm) |
1.4" (35 mm) |
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces |
2350 grams (82.89 oz). |
Dark Pieces |
Ebony Wood (Diospyros ebenum) |
Light Pieces |
Indian Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
Recommended Board Size |
(2.36") (60 mm) square size |
This marvelous Indian-American Wellington Luxury series chess set is made up of genuine ebony wood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.9 inches. This is a classic design featuring the magnificent and unique knight. Superb size proportioning from king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. The dark chess pieces are made of Painted Wood. It would be difficult to find a more sumptuous wood than Painted Wood for the dark side chess pieces. The texture of the ebony Wood is fine and a true pleasure to hold. The deep luster and total blackness of the genuine Ebony Wood are exceptional.
Weight: 2350 grams (82.89 oz).. Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.
The opposing pieces are made of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. All chess pieces are expertly carved and triple weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces have unique collar rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The knights are well-crafted and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.
Uniformity of pieces: The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.
All chess pieces have an elegant visual appeal that blends well for permanent display on a cocktail table. Matching chess board for these pieces is available at our web store at extra cost. Shop Here
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen (2 extra queens). chess board NOT included in this sale.
Disclaimer: Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant.
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