$410.00 USD
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Special thanks to "Stephen Kong A.K.A. Chess Praxis" for his exceptional efforts in making this dream chess set a reality.
Introduce "B & Co 1860s Antique Chess Set". This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of ebony wood and antiqued boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.93 inches and its base is a robust 1.8 inches. The dark chess pieces are made of ebony wood. It would be difficult to find a more sumptuous wood than ebony 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 ebony wood are exceptional. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade genuine ebony wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine.
Craftsmanship: This fascinating chess set was produced by B & Company in the 1860s. The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the marvellous miter cut on the bishops. All chess pieces have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. The carving and turning the quality of the knight are quite spectacular. Knights have a divergent style of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allows the set to truly stand out.
Woods Used: Ebony wood (Diospyros ebenum) / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
Chess Pieces Weight: 1540 grams approx (54.32 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%.
Package Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included), Ownership Certificate, Chessboard NOT included in this sale.
Chess Pieces | Dimensions |
King Height (from base till finial tip) | 3.93 inch / 10.0 cm |
King's Base (⌀) | 1.88 inch / 4.8 cm |
Queen Height (from base till queen's crown ball tip) | 3.50 inch / 8.9 cm |
Queen's Base (⌀) | 1.65 inch / 4.2 cm |
Bishop Height (from base till tip) | 2.79 inch / 7.1 cm |
Bishop's Base (⌀) | 1.41 inch / 3.6 cm |
Knight Height (from base till ear tip) | 2.40 inch / 6.1 cm |
Knight's Base (⌀) | 1.41 inch / 3.6 cm |
Rook Height (from base till turrets) | 2.28 inch / 5.8 cm |
Rook's Base (⌀) | 1.41 inch / 3.6 cm |
Pawn Height (from base till tip) | 2.16 inch / 5.5 cm |
Pawn's Base (⌀) | 1.37 inch / 3.5 cm |
Weight of the chessmen: 1540 grams or 54.32 Ounce.
SKU: R0378