Our French Lardy chess pieces are a precise reproduction of the ever popular chess sets from the French Manufacturers Lardy.
These sets were quite popular in 1960's due to their sturdy design. They conform to the staunton proportions and have no sharp , protruding edges making them a pleasure to hold and play with. Durable in their construction, they are designed to withstand the rigours of practical play.
If you are looking for a standard tournament set for daily play, go for this set, you will not regret it.
SET INCLUDES 4 QUEENS
Chessmen Dimensions
Height
Base
King
3.8" (97mm)
1.5" (39mm)
Queen
3.3" (83mm)
1.5" (39mm)
Bishop
2.9" (74mm)
1.3" (34mm)
Knight
2.7" (69mm)
1.3" (34mm)
Rook
2.3" (58mm)
1.3" (34mm)
Pawn
2.0" (51mm)
1.2" (30mm)
Wood Combination
Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces
Ebonised Boxwood
Light Chess Pieces
Boxwood
Recommended Square Size
1.75" to 2.25" (45 mm to 55 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces
2.6 lbs (1180 grams)
Contains
34 Chess pieces
Chess Board :-
Wood Combination
Ebony & Maple Wood
Size of Board
19" x 19" (48 cm * 48 cm)
Thickness
0.79" (20 mm)
Square Size
50 mm
Total Weight
8.4 lbs (3800 grams) [Final weight may vary upto 10% due to varied wood weight]
Recommended King Base
40 mm to 45 mm
Storage Box:- Our Book Style Storage Box is an excellent storage option for storing your precious chess pieces up to a king height of 4.2 inches. The inner side of the box is completely felt-lined with a high-quality green cloth providing soft padding and protection to your precious chessmen.
