- Handcrafted from solid rosewood.
- Classic Staunton design.
- Beautifully ornate.
- 4.25 inch (107 mm) king.
- Weighted for perfect balance.
- Presented with an Italian dark walnut burl board.
- Bases covered with billiard cloth.
Every ornament in this luxury set of chess pieces is beautifully hand carved. The Knights especially have been given meticulous attention, with amazingly detailed faces and intricate, swept manes. At 4.25 inches (107 mm), the king stands with authority, his urned top the foundation for an elegant coiled spire.
The reddish tones of our Bath Rosewood Chessmen perfectly complement the natural walnut patterning of the luxury Italian chessboard we have matched it with. This stunning 23 inch (60 cm) dark walnut chess board is made in Florance, Italy by the craftsmen of Italfama.
These two luxury components make up the superb Bath Rosewood and Dark Walnut Grand Chess Set.
This distinguished chess board is one of two that has the beauty to compete with the Bath chessmen. The other being its lighter, briarwood sister. Our product team here in Somerset believe that these rosewood pieces, however, are best suited to a darker board.
The extraordinary rarity and luxury of this chess set means it is an investment for the future. By possessing the Bath Rosewood and Dark Walnut Grand Chess Set you will own one of the finest luxury chess sets in the world. It really is that simple.
