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The Collector Series Chessmen
Boxwood & Ebony - 4.4" King Height |
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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"
The Chessboards must be purchased separately.
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Ebony
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4.4"
11.18 cm
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2.0"
5.0 cm
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87 Ounces
2.47
kg
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34
Pieces
Includes
2 Additional Queens
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Premium
A $129.95 Value
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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"
To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Collector
Series Luxury Chess set. This full-tournament sized Chess set features. A
full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 2.0"diameter
base. 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 gold
embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious
billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The 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 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
set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set
of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!
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 label indicating the production number, with an adhesive
backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box.
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Howard Staunton
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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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The Premium Chess Box
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The chessmen are brand
new and come housed in a House of Staunton Premium Mahogany
Chess box which is lined in
green billiard cloth, divided and features brass quadrant hinges and a lock
& key. The House of Staunton logo is laser etched on the lid
of the box. The Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for the House of Staunton
Premium Mahogany
Chess box is $129.95. Box Upgrades
are also available! Please contact
us for more details.
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These Chessmen are crafted from premium Boxwood
and Genuine Ebony. Ebony is a very luxurious and expensive
hardwood that is a very dense, jet black in color and has a natural gloss. It
has a very fine grain and can exhibit some blond grain streaking. Ebony is
most famous of the ornamental woods and has been treasured for literally
thousands of years. Archaeologists have found Ebony carvings and statues in
the tombs of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, including the legendary King
Tutankhamun (Tut) who died more than 3,300 years ago..
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES - CLICK FOR HIGH RESOLUTION
VERSIONS |
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The
Collector Chess
Set
Boxwood /
Genuine Ebony
On Superior
Traditional Chessboard
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The
Collector Chess
Set
Ebonized Boxwood
On Superior
Traditional Chessboard
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The Collector
Knight
Boxwood
/ Genuine Ebony
On
Rosewood Signature Contemporary
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The images
contained in this advertisement are
representative of the item/s being offered
and do not depict the the actual item/s
that the buyer will receive unless
otherwise specified. The buyer must keep in mind
that wood is a natural material and there
can be considerable variation in the color
and grain of the item/s depicted in this
listing and the actual item/s being
offered.. We strongly encourage all
potential buyers to contact us with any
questions at sales@houseofstaunton.com
before purchasing/bidding.
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TERMS
OF PURCHASE
We accept VISA,
MasterCard, Discover,
American Express, PayPal,
Money Order, Personal Checks and
Money Wires (on purchases
over $500.00.) We expect payment within
one week (7 days) of purchase. If
you need additional time to make payment,
please contact
us and we would be happy to work with
you. While we hate to do it, we WILL report non-payment of
purchases if necessary.
SHIPPING
- DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS
We ship by UPS Ground to addresses within the continental United
States with full insurance and package
tracking via UPS.com. We're sorry, but this means that we can not ship to PO Boxes. For the exact shipping and handling costs to your
zip code, please use the Shipping Calculator
provided. APO, Hawaiian and Alaskan customers should contact us
prior to purchasing to determine the
shipping charges.
SHIPPING
- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
If you are interested in bidding
on this item, you must CONTACT US
BEFORE PLACING A BID to determine
the shipping charges. International
customers that remit payment via PayPal or
Credit Cards must have their merchandise
shipped via UPS International Air to meet
the established requirements for PROOF OF
DELIVERY on all shipments in the case of a
dispute. This policy is strictly enforced
to protect both the House of Staunton and
our customers.
Please contact us at
sales@houseofstaunton.com or phone us at +1.256.858.8070 for your exact shipping costs.
If
you are the successful buyer but do not
first confirm the shipping charges, you
are still expected by both The House of
Staunton, Inc. and eBay to complete the
transaction under the terms specified in
the listing. Please do both of us a favor
and CONTACT US BEFORE PLACING A BID.
When
shipping internationally, delays or
additional fees assessed by your country's
customs department are beyond our control.
Our customers are strongly encouraged to
research their country's importing
rules and if any additional fees, such as GST,
duties or VAT are applicable. These fees
are not included in the shipping costs and
regrettably, are your responsibility. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your local Customs Officer to determine if any such fees are applicable to your purchase. We
have no access to that information and
will not be able to assist you in this
matter.
COMBINED
SHIPPING DISCOUNT
Yes,
we offer a combined shipping discount! For
domestic customers, the shipping cost for
each additional item purchased is just
$5.00. The average customer will save
$12.00 in shipping charges per each
additional item purchased via our combined
shipping discount. To be eligible for the
combined shipping discount, all of the
items being purchased must ship at the
same time..
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ABOUT THE HOUSE OF
STAUNTON |
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"Nothing can heighten your Chess
playing experience more than the feel and weight of finely crafted Staunton
Chess set."
Headquartered in the
United States, The House of Staunton
manufacturers the world's finest Chess
equipment. Our offerings include Chess
sets, Chess boards and Chess boxes of all
types and for all budgets. Whether your
looking for a plastic Chess set to use at
your local Chess club or a luxurious
heirloom Chess set to pass on to future
generations, you'll find it at The
House of Staunton. Our products are
crafted from a wide range of materials,
including such luxurious materials as Ebony,
Blood Rosewood, Amboyna Burl and 40,000
year-old Wooly Mammoth Ivory. We
invite you to indulge yourself and
discover what countless other Chess
enthusiasts know - The House of
Staunton offers the finest
Chess Equipment - bar none!
Our Chess products have been prominently featured in countless movies, television shows, print ads, book covers and comic strips. This prestigious list includes NBC’s
The West Wing starring Martin Sheen
and Rob Lowe, Warner Bros` Wild, Wild West
starring Will Smith, Sony Pictures’
The Luzhin Defense starring
John Turturro and the
recent Disney film The Hoax,
starring Richard Gere and Alfred
Molina.
The
House of Staunton - Why settle for less
when you can own the legend!
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Our large showroom
features many
of our Products on display.
Visitors are encouraged to touch.
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Our
Chess Museum features
Antique Chess sets that date
back to the 16th Century.
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Our
12,000 ft2 facility is
the largest Chess-only
facility in the United States.
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The
House of Staunton is proud to be an
official sponsor and the exclusive
equipment provider of the United
States Chess Championship, making
us truly The
Chessmen of Champions! - When
America's top Chess professionals battle
for the US Chess Championship (shown
above), they use House of Staunton Chessmen!
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