Northern Upright Antique Reproduction Chess Set Ebonized & Boxwood Pieces Ebonized & Antiqued Boxwood Pieces with Walnut Burl & Bird's-Eye Maple Board

This unique and attractive chess set includes our Cambridge Springs Antique Reproduction Chess Pieces, our Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. Our Cambridge Springs Antique Reproduction Chess Set originates from the 1904 Cambridge Springs International Chess Congress; the first international chess tournament held in America in the twentieth century. These attractive and stout pieces, ideal for competitive chess, were every bit worthy of a such a prominent event. These are ebonized and natural boxwood pieces with a traditional polished lacquer finish. The king is 4" tall king with a 1.75" wide base and are heavily weighted for exceptional balance and stability on the chess board. The pieces have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on the chess board and we include two extra queens for pawn promotion.Our Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board offers a luxurious back drop for these special chess pieces. Handcrafted from premium veneer, this chess board highlights the deep, rich hues of the walnut burl contrasted with the golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. The squares are surrounded with a wide black delimiter and a black border on the outside accentuates the bird's-eye maple frame. A semi-gloss polyurethane finish both protects and enhances the color of the wood. The squares are 2.125" with an overall footprint of 21.5". These beautiful chess pieces and board together offer the ultimate playing experience.Chess Pieces: Includes 34 Pieces with 2 Extra Queens for Pawn Promotion; Ebonized & Natural Boxwood; Traditional Polished Lacquer Finish; King Height: 4; King Base: 1.625"; King Weight: 2 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 40 Ounces; Green Baize Cloth Pads; Chess Board: Walnut & Maple Veneer & Wood Materials; Matte Polyurethane Finish; Black Stained Molded Edge; Burl Wood Delimiter Around Square; Square Size: 2.125"; Dimensions: 21.5" x 21.5" x .5"; Imported from Spain, Rechapados Ferrer is the largest manufacturer and the most recognized name of high quality wood chess boards in the world.; Chess Box: Material: Walnut Veneers & Other Wood; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Outside Dimensions: 9.75" x 6.625" x ; Inside Dimension: 8.75" x 5.625" x 3" (1" space above in lid);.