This chess set package includes our Deluxe Old Club with ebonized and natural boxwood chess pieces matched with our Classic Mahogany and Maple Chess Board. Our Deluxe Old Club is an ageless classic that for years has been a favorite with players for its distinguishable knight and traditional Staunton design. The Deluxe Old Club is often displayed on the front cover of countless chess books and has been used for plastic chess set models because of its popularity with club and tournament players. This set features a 3.25 tall king with a base of 1.375, an ideal set for casual games at home with family and friends. Pieces have green billiard cloth pads for a soft landing on the chess board and are nicely weighted for stability. The jet black ebonized pieces look almost like real ebony and they make a beautiful contrast against the warm brown-orange color of the mahogany board. We include a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is, where it came from, and when it was made.Our Classic Mahogany and Maple chess board is an excellent choice for matching with ebonized and boxwood chess pieces. The black pieces create a stunning contrast with the warm orange-brown color of the mahogany. This is an inlaid chess board with the finest wood veneers and is handcrafted to exacting standards. The board is sealed in a satin polyurethane finish to protect the wood. An extra wide frame adds substantial size to the chess board and provides enough room for sitting captured pieces while a black inlay border creates a sharp delineation surrounding the playing area. The squares are 1.75 and the board measures 17 overall. An unbeatable chess set for any occasion.Chess Pieces: Ebonized Boxwood & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 3.25; King Base: 1.375; King Weight: 1.6 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 42 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Baize Pads; Includes Certificate of Authenticity; Chess Board: Material: Mahogany & Maple Veneer over Wood Composites; Black Inlay Border Around Playing Area; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Square Size: 1.75; Overall Dimensions: 17 x 17 x .5; Pads on the bottom to protect the surface it sets on;
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