- Reproduction ‘king’s crown’ markings.
- Chess men handcrafted from ebony.
- Original classic Staunton features.
- 4-inch (10.16 cm) king.
- Four queens for pawn promotion.
- Perfectly weighted and felted.
- 23.6-inch deluxe board from Spain.
- Handmade wooden chess piece storage box.
- Outstanding quality and value for money.
These highly detailed and superbly finished Reproduction Staunton Ebony Chessmen 1869 Model boast an imperious 4-inch king with his royal finial. Sourced from the same chess workshop that produces some of the world's finest and luxury chessmen, these stunning pieces have been turned from solid wood, painstakingly carved with their beautiful detailing and superbly finished.
In particular, the knights and bishops are beautifully detailed and being 1869 reproduction pieces also bear the original markings of the king’s crown on 1 black knight, 1 black rook, 1 white knight and 1 white rook. As we know, these pieces will sit on the king’s flank. This was a practical innovation to identify their position on the King’s side of the board. This is because, in descriptive chess notation, the rooks and knights are often referred to as being the ‘queens knight, or the ‘king’s rook’.
In consideration of the king’s superior height, these peerless chess men have been matched with a quality 23.6 inch (60 cm) walnut and maple chess board manufactured by chess artisans
Rechapados Ferrer S.A.of Spain using only high grade veneers in its construction with modern fabrication techniques. We include a delightful handmade wooden storage case to create a stunning combination of quality materials and excellent craftsmanship offering amazing value for money.
Four queens are included for pawn promotion.
Please note: some cases come with a clasp closure and some with a magnetic closure. We ship on availability at the time of your order.
Please note that when the chessmen are placed in the box, they are intended to be carefully laid down on top of each other. They are NOT intended to stand up inside the box.
The chess board in this set has been expertly crafted by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain using precision laser cutting techniques and stunning wood veneers, expertly lacquered and finished. The underside of the board is finished in a satin veneer in a different color from the playing surface of the board. The veneers used for the underside may vary in color from batch to batch. 
