Reproduced 1849 Original Staunton Pattern Wooden Heavy Chess Pieces in Ebony / Boxwood with King Side Stamping - 3.75" King

5 years. That’s how long it’s been since we launched our first reproduction of the "1849 Staunton pattern chess set"—an industry gold standard and a best-seller in chessbazaar's history.

Now, we present the Reproduced 1849 original Staunton pattern chess set, crafted in genuine ebony wood & boxwood. Designed for tournament & club players, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.6" base, expertly weighted for superior gameplay in fast-paced matches.

Craftsmanship: Each piece is hand-carved from premium wood, entirely handmade in India with meticulous attention to detail. The wide base enhances stability, and the quality rivals original sets sold for $2000+.

The Birth of the Staunton Pattern Design: Named after Howard Staunton, the original set was designed for functionality and mass production by John Jaques of London. Know More->

New King Side Stamping Process: The king-side rook and knight are stamped on both black & white sides with a crown emblem for identification. This enhances positioning clarity while staying true to tradition.

A Piece of Art: Handcrafted by chessbazaar’s expert artisans, with attention to minute details, ensuring a faithful reproduction of the 1849 Staunton design.

Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base for smooth movement.

Uniformity of Pieces: Turned pieces maintain consistent shapes, ensuring uniformity, especially in pawns, with slight variations in hand-carved knights.

Weights: The set is heavily weighted with lead and so they are a pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.

Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chessmen.

In-Box items: Retail package consists of 34 chessmen, 2 extra queens included. 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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We offer free worldwide shipping on all orders. Delivery times are as follows:

FedEx/DHL 4-6 days delivery for North America, UK, AU, EU, IN

IndiaPost 15-25 days delivery for rest of the world - Know More

Chess Pieces: We offer a 3-year free replacement guarantee for chess pieces, covering manufacturing defects, cracking, and issues related to craftsmanship or materials.

Chess Boards, Wooden Storage Boxes, and Travel Chess Sets: We provide a 6-month guarantee against manufacturing defects such as cracking or warping for chess boards, wooden storage boxes, and travel chess sets.

Important Note: To ensure a smooth warranty claim process, please make a video of the unboxing when you receive your product. This will be required for any claims related to damage or defects. Know more