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THE FINEST STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET EVER
PRODUCED!
- Frank A. Camaratta, Jr., The Maestro and Chess Set Historian
THE CHESSMEN - The
Antiqued Boxwood & Genuine Ebony Golden Collector Chessmen with 4.4"
King
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"Crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849"
For the discerning Chess player, one that demands the highest quality
and as close to perfection as can be achieved by human hands, The House of Staunton is proud to
introduce the Golden Collector Series Luxury Chess set. This club-sized Chess
set features a 4.4" King with a 2.0"diameter
base and is crafted out of the highest grade Boxwood and Genuine
Ebony. The Chess pieces are hand carved and hand turned by our master artisans
to the highest quality standards ever seen in a Chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in
any price range. Nothing even comes close!
The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under
all 34 pieces. The Golden Collector Series Luxury Chess set has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is the the open-mitered Bishop and Knight design, which is modeled after the noble steeds from the Greek Parthenon (Elgin Marbles.)
As with all of our Chessmen, the Golden Collector Series Luxury Chess
set exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and
functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical
play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess
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Featured in Robb Report Magazine
The Global Luxury Source
December 2008
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The
Chess Set comes with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity and an original
manufacturer's plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing
that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box.
| Material Used | King Height | King Base Diameter | Total Set Weight* | Total Number of Pieces | Recommended Board Size | Wood
Hand Carved | 4.4"
11.17 cm | 2.0"
5.98 cm | 82 ounces
2.32 kg | 34
Includes 2 Additional Queens | 2.5"
| | | * Total Set Weight is for the standard 32 pieces and does not include the 2 Additional
Queens
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Howard Staunton
| The increased interest in the game of Chess, particularly in international play during the late 18th century and early 19th century, brought about a renewed demand for a more universal model for chess pieces. The variety and styles of the conventional form begun in the 15th century had expanded tremendously by the beginning of the nineteenth century. Some of the more common conventional types popular during the period included the English Barleycorn chess set, the St. George chess set, the French Regence chess set, and the central European Selenus chess set. Most pieces were tall, unweighted, easily tipped and cumbersome during play. But their major disadvantage was the uniformity of the pieces within a set. A player's unfamiliarity with an opponent's set could tragically alter the outcome of a game. By the early decades of the 19th century, there was a great need for a chess set whose pieces were easy to use and universally recognized by chess players of all backgrounds. The solution emerged in 1849 with the introduction of a new pattern Chess set that was registered by Nathaniel Cook and manufactured by the firm John Jaques of London. The Chess Set, which had the endorsement of the British Chess Champion Howard Staunton, became known as the Staunton Chessmen and were soon the standard on which most tournament playing sets have been made. That traditional is proudly continued on to this day by the The House of Staunton. |
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Our Original
Manufacturer's Plaque
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Now Available From The House of Staunton
Included with the purchase of these Chessmen is our new Original
Manufacturer's Plaque. Crafted from brass, these plaques feature the
engraved production details of each individual Chess set, creating a
beautiful, permanent record that is truly worthy of House of
Staunton-brand Chessmen.
Our Original Paper Production Labels are also
available. Please Contact
Us for information.
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Note: The Chessboard/s and Chess box
shown in this listing are for photographic purposes only and are not
included with the purchase of these Chessmen.
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The House of Staunton •