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Lasker Series Timeless Chess Set - 4.4'' King Height is available in the following woods: | | | WOOD SWATCH | WOOD DESCRIPTION | | 
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Antiqued Boxwood Chessmen are shown above |
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The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest
masterpiece - The Lasker Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless
Collection, it is exact reproduction of the
Jaques of London Chessmen Circa 1890 Lasker Staunton Pattern Chessmen.
These Chessmen feature a 4.4" King with a 2.0" Diameter base and
are very heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the
original Chessmen, down to the smallest details!
The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of
the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious
billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The
design of the Lasker Series Chess set embodies the form, board
presence and craftsmanship of one of the most celebrated turn-of-the-century
designs from Jaques of London. The House of Staunton has recaptured the essence
of these magnificent Chessmen and made them available on a very limited basis.
The most striking aspect of the Lasker Series Chess
Set is the beautiful patina on the Boxwood (White) Chessmen. Our artisans have
accurately captured the rich, golden color commonly found on well
preserved antique Chess sets. As with all of our Chess sets, the Lasker
Series 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 set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! |
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The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton over 10 years ago. 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.
Each set consists of 34 Chessmen, 17 light and 17 dark (including the two
additional Queens.)
FINANCIAL COMPARISON
Actual Circa 1890 Jaques of London Lasker Pattern Staunton Chess sets with
a 4.4" King historically sell for upwards of $5,000 USD at auction. To
put this number in context, please consider the fact that Chess pieces of this
age always have some blemishes, such as dirt, cracks, chips, dings, patina
discoloration and possibly replacement pieces. Here's your opportunity to
purchase an exact reproduction of these legendary Chessmen, in Pristine
Condition, for a fraction of the price!
| 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 |
87 ounces
2.47 kg |
34
Includes 2 Additional Queens |
2.5"
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| * Total Set
Weight is for the standard 32 pieces and does not include the 2 Additional
Queens
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Emmanuel Lasker
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Emanuel Lasker (December 24, 1868 – January 11, 1941) was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher who was World Chess Champion for 27 years. In his prime Lasker was one of the most dominant champions, and he is still generally regarded as one of the strongest players ever.
It is often said that Lasker used a "psychological" approach to the game, and even that he sometimes deliberately played inferior moves to confuse opponents. However recent analysis indicates that he was ahead of his time and used a more flexible approach than his contemporaries, which mystified many of them. While it is often said that Lasker spent little time studying the openings, he actually knew the openings well but disagreed with many contemporary analyses. Although Lasker also published chess magazines and two chess books, later players and commentators found it difficult to draw lessons from his methods.
He demanded high fees for playing matches and tournaments, which aroused criticism at the time but contributed to the development of chess as a professional career. The conditions which Lasker demanded for world championship matches in the last 10 years of his reign were controversial, and prompted attempts, particularly by his successor José Raúl Capablanca, to define agreed rules for championship matches.
Lasker was also a talented mathematician, and his Ph.D. thesis is regarded as one of the foundations of modern algebra. He was a first-class contract bridge player and wrote about this and other games, including Go and his own invention,
Lasca.
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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 shown in this listing are for photographic purposes only and are not included with the purchase of these Chessmen.
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