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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.
Weight : 1440 grams (50.79 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 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.
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 or any contemporary home. Matching chess board for these pieces is available at our web store at extra cost.
Chess Board Description:
Made in Spain - This classic 22" wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Black Dyed Poplar (dark) and Olive (light) veneer* this chess board features a matte finish.
Chess Board Material: Black Dyed Poplar & Olive
Chess Board Dimensions:
Board - 21.6" x 21.6" (55 cm x 55 cm)
Square - 2.16" x 2.16" (55 mm x 55 mm)
Board Thickness - 13 mm (0.5")
Weight: 2900 gms (102.29 oz). Please note that this is a handmade item so the final weight of the board can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board included in this sale.
Disclaimer : Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
Chess Pieces | Dimensions |
King Height (from base till finial tip) | 4.43 inch / 11.2 cm |
King's Base (⌀) | 1.73 inch / 4.4 cm |
Queen Height(from base till queen's crown ball tip) | 3.95 inch / 10.0 cm |
Queen's Base (⌀) | 1.61 inch / 4.1 cm |
Bishop Height (from base till tip) | 3.44 inch / 8.7 cm |
Bishop's Base (⌀) | 1.50 inch / 3.8 cm |
Knight Height (from base till ear tip) | 3.30 inch / 8.4 cm |
Knight's Base (⌀) | 1.50 inch / 3.8 cm |
Rook Height (from base till turrets) | 2.79 inch / 7.1 cm |
Rook's Base (⌀) | 1.46 inch / 3.7 cm |
Pawn Height (from base till tip) | 2.57 inch / 6.5 cm |
Pawn's Base (⌀) | 1.26 inch / 3.2 cm |
Total Weight Of Chess Set: 4340 grms ( 153.08 oz)
SKU: C2114