Old English Classic Chess Set Golden Rosewood & Boxwood Pieces with Walnut Burl & Bird's-Eye Maple Board - King

This chess set package includes our Old English Classic Staunton chess set with golden rosewood and boxwood pieces matched with our Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. Our Old English Classic is the epitome of a traditional Staunton chess set in every respect. This classic design captures the key elements of old Jaques patterns from back in the 1800s, from king to pawn. These are golden rosewood and boxwood pieces with a traditional polished lacquer finish. The king is tall and has a 1.7" diameter base. The pieces are heavily weighted for exceptional balance and stability on the chess board. Green billiard cloth pads on the bottom allow the pieces to easily slide across the chess board and have a quiet and soft feel when sitting down. We include two extra queens for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is and where it came from. The Old English Classic will add a touch of nostalgia to the chess games you play.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; Golden Rosewood & Boxwood Pieces; Traditional Polished Lacquer Finish; King Height: 3.9"; King Base: 1.7"; King Weight: 3 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 52 Ounces; Green Baize Pads; Includes certificate of authenticity so you will always know the chess set is, where it came from, the year it was made and where it came from; Chess Board: The Chess Store Exclusive Design Handcrafted Chess Board; Material: Walnut Burl, Bird's-Eye Maple & Black Poplar Veneer; Finish: Semi-Gloss Polyurethane; Square Size: 2.125"; Dimensions: 21.5" x 21.5" x .5"; Cloth-line bottom;.