Our 4.5" full brass metal chess pieces are a reproduction of 1849 series Original Staunton Chess Pieces designed by famous wood turner John Jacques. This design is considered as the Gold Standard for collectors and chess players worldwide. No collection can be considered complete without a set of this design.
Each piece of this design follows a defined grammar. The sturdy rooks are designed to look like solid castles with impregnable walls, pawns are made to look minimalist with slim collars, bishops with simple mitres, the tall elegant king readily distinguished by its cross and the queen has a distinctive coronet.
Showstoppers of the set, Knights are inspired by the horses in the Elgin Marbles from the Athenian Parthenon.
These exquisitely crafted chessmen make for an excellent gift any chess connoisseur or anyone looking for a beautiful show piece for their library or living room.
The set includes 2 extra queens.
Note: This product is handmade, with the printing on the chessboard meticulously crafted by hand. Therefore, there may be some slight inconsistencies on the board, which contribute to the charm of using a handmade item.
Also the carving on the chess pieces are done by hand , therefore there may be slight variations on the same from piece to pieces.
For further details, please refer to the product images.
| Chessmen Dimensions |
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Height |
Base |
| King |
4.5"(114mm) |
1.9" (49mm) |
| Queen |
3.5" (89mm) |
1.8" (45mm) |
| Bishop |
3.0" (77mm) |
1.6" (41mm) |
| Knight |
2.8" (70mm) |
1.6" (41mm) |
| Rook |
2.5" (63mm) |
1.7" (43mm) |
| Pawn |
2.2" (55mm) |
1.4" (35mm) |
| Metal Combination |
Antiqued Finish Brass / Silver Finished Brass |
| Dark Chess Pieces |
Antiqued Finish Brass |
| Light Chess Pieces |
Silver Finished Brass |
| Recommended Square Size |
2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces |
11 lbs (5000 grams) |
| Contains |
34 Chess pieces (2 extra queens)
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