French Lardy Staunton Chess Set Ebonized & Boxwood Pieces with Black & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Case - King

This attractive handcrafted chess set includes our French Lardy Staunton with ebonized and natural boxwood pieces matched with our Deluxe Two-Drawer Black & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Case. Our French Lardy Staunton originates from the classic model produced by the French Lardy Chess Company many years ago. The simple and handsome design has proven a favorite for generations of chess players. The pieces are beautifully shaped with simple detail that will withstand the wear and tear of regular use. This set features a 2.75" tall king with a base of 1.25", an ideal set for casual games at home with family and friends. Pieces have green billiard cloth pads for a soft landing on the chess board and are nicely weighted for stability. We include a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is, where it came from, and when it was made. The French Lardy continues to be one of the most popular chess sets ever made and is an excellent choice for your chess game!Our Deluxe Two-Drawer Black & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Case is the ideal choice for combining a chess board with a way for storing pieces when you are not playing a game. This exterior of the case is made from solid poplar with an elegant molded edge design that incorporates a graceful curve and a three row beaded section at the top. The chess board is made from black stained poplar and bird's-eye maple veneer and has a decorative mahogany inlaid border to delineate the playing area. There are two drawers, one on each player's side that completely pull out to make it easy to put pieces away or take them back out. A recessed magnet on each of the drawer secures the drawer when closed.Chess Pieces: Includes 34 Pieces with 2 Extra Queens for Pawn Promotion; Wood: Ebonized & Natural Boxwood; Finish: Traditional Polished Lacquer; King Height: 3.75"; King Base: 1.375"; King Weight: 2.5 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 44 Ounces; Green Baize Pads; Chess Case: Black Stained Poplar & Bird's-Eye Maple; Case Dimension: 19" x 19" x 3" tall; Square Size: 2"; Mahogany Delimiter Around Squares; Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Finish; Compartment Sizes:; Large Compartments (8 per drawer): 4.25" x 1.75" x 1.75" deep/tall; Small Compartment (8 per drawer): 3.25" x 1.75" x 1.75" deep/tall;.