Ebony Constantine Series Chess Set

• Presented with a 21.7 inch (55 cm) high gloss Spanish board.
• 4.5 inch (114 mm) king and two additional queens.
• Crafted from solid ebony.
• Superbly ornate Staunton design.
• Weighted for perfect balance.
• Bases covered with billiard cloth.

In this Constantine series set of pieces the king weighs an impressive 92g and boasts a silhouette inspired by the ancient architecture of the Mughal's, with a rounded top supporting a decorative spire. The queen stands proudly next to him with her elegant, Moor-inspired headdress. They are both expressive and graceful, and their differing styles complement each other perfectly, in what is a remarkable chess set. Adding to the exceptional quality of the set is the solid ebony wood used to create it.
Eclecticism defines an idea wherein the greatest attributes from several ideals are selected, subsequently creating an exciting new perspective to consider. At first glance, one can instantly see that the Constantine Series indicates a similarly open minded, perfectionist approach adopted by our craftsmen.
The knights are hugely influential pieces in chess, and were originally put on a chessboard to represent professionally trained royal guards. The Constantine knight, with his long firebrand mane and flicker of hair covering one eye, is one of the most detailed in the Regency Collection



Complementing these pieces is a 21.7 inch (55 cm) Spanish-made gloss board from Barcelona. The finish on this particular board brilliantly reflects the Constantine chessmen and ensures this set is as good to look at as it is to play on.

This luxury set includes 4 queens