This chess set package includes our Deluxe Old Club Staunton with genuine ebony and boxwood chess pieces matched with our Classic Mahogany and Maple Chess Board and Classic Mahogany Chess Box. Ebony is one of the hardest woods in the world with no visible grain and when polished produces a chess piece with a glass-like obsidian luster and creates a stunning contrast against the rich colors of the 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 is an ideal size for your games at home with a 3.25 tall king and a base of 1.375. Pieces have green billiard cloth pads for a soft landing on the chess board and are nicely weighted for stability. 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 mahogany and maple chess board is made with the finest veneers and sealed in semi-gloss polyurethane protective finish. The squares are 1.75 and the overall size of the board is 17 and .5 thick. A wide black inlay border accentuates the playing area and the bottom of the board has pads to protect whatever surface it sets on. The chess box is wonderfully constructed and reminiscent of the old heirloom quality chess boxes from many years ago. The box is covered in mahogany veneer and the interior is lined with a thick green baize just like we use for the pads on our chess pieces. The box has a divider in the center for storing the black and white pieces separately. We used high quality recessed hinges and a brass plated lock for securing the lid. We include 2 keys in case one ever gets lost.Chess Pieces: Ebony & 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; Felt Bottom; Chess Box: Material: Mahogany Veneers & Other Wood; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Outside Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.625 x 3.75 ; Inside Dimension: 7.25 x 4.5 x 2.5 (.75 space above in lid); High Quality Hinges and Lock - Comes with 2 Keys;
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