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War Admiral Antiqued Chess Pieces – 4.4" King – Handcrafted Staunton Design in Ebony Wood & Antiqued Boxwood
Material: Ebony Wood (Diospyros Ebenum) / Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia)
Dimensions: King Height - 4.43" (112 mm)
King Base - 1.73" (44 mm)
| Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
| King | 4.43" (112 mm) | 1.73" (44 mm) |
| Queen | 3.95" (100 mm) | 1.61" (41 mm) |
| Bishop | 3.44" (87 mm) | 1.50" (38 mm) |
| Knight | 3.30" (84 mm) | 1.50" (38 mm) |
| Rook | 2.79" (71 mm) | 1.46" (37 mm) |
| Pawn | 2.57" (65 mm) | 1.26" (32 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Set | 1440 grams ( 50.79 oz) | |
| Dark Pieces | Ebony Wood (Diospyros Ebenum) | |
| Light Pieces | Antiqued Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia) | |
| Recommended Board Size | 55 mm square size | |
We are pleased to announce the War Admiral luxury series chess set exquisitely made from Ebony Wood and Antiqued Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.7 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and peculiar knight.
Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in Antiqued Wood. Because of its rarity, Antiqued Wood chess pieces are the primary choice of many chess enthusiasts. Antiqued Wood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for luxury chess sets.
The opposing pieces are made of Antiqued Boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. King, Queens, Bishops, and Pawns have unique 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.
Craftsmanship: The carving and the design of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the eyes, nostrils, teeth and, craftsmanship around the mane. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allow the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade Ebony Wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. Superb size proportioning from king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. The design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces are comparable to the luxury chess sets that are sold for $800+ by other retailers.
There’s a difference you notice the moment you pick up a well-crafted wooden chess piece the balance, the weight, the smooth finish. It’s something you don’t just see, but feel with every move.
This is what makes playing truly immersive.