Our Hampshire Staunton chess set is in a class of its own. Purely traditional with an old Jaques personality, players and collectors will love the look, feel, and quality of this ultra-premium chess set. The knight's are extraordinarily elegant combining simplistic beauty with fine detail found only on the very finest chess sets. The king, queen, and bishop have beautiful profiles with a traditional straight base. The rooks are oversize with perfectly cut crenels and even the pawns merit special mention with their oversize collars and head. The ultimate in traditional Staunton design exceeding all others!
This club size chess set with a 4.4" king is one of our two signature sets in the Staunton by Design collection. You will recognize it in the logo. The knights are carved by the most skilled carvers in the world and the lathe work is nothing less than perfect.
Our Deluxe Chess Coffer has two trays, each tray with 17 compartment for holding the 16 standard pieces plus 1 spare queen. The compartments are cushioned and the entire inside is lined with real billiard cloth to protect pieces from every getting damaged. The Hampshire is truly a masterpiece in wood and with one of the most outstanding knights ever designed in a traditional Staunton class!
Chess Set:
Premium Red Sandalwood
& Boxwood
Green Billiard
Cloth Pads
Includes 2 spare
queens for pawn promotion
King
Queen
Bishop
Knight
Rook
Pawn
Height
4.4"
3.875"
3.375"
3"
2.625"
2.375"
Base
1.875"
1.75"
1.625"
1.625"
1.625"
1.5
Weight (oz)
4.6
3.9
2.6
2.7
3.6
1.6
Note: These
are nominal measurements - minor variations may be found.
Deluxe Chess
Coffer:
Two trays, each
with 17 chess piece compartments
Lined inside with
billiard cloth
Dimensions: 17"
x 10.75" x 6.25"
Lock & Key
Chess Board:
African Padauk
& Maple
Square Size:
2.5"
Dimensions:
26" x 26" x 2"
Finish:
Polyurethane Satin
Weight: 26 lbs.
The Chess
Store and Amritsar Ivory Works bring you the finest Staunton chessmen in the world.
Located in Amritsar India, Amritsar Ivory Works is the largest manufacturer of wood chessmen in the world having designed and
produced chess sets for the world's most prestigious chess companies. Working together, Amritsar Ivory Works and The Chess Store continually strive to develop unique and innovative chess sets with unmatched quality and unbeatable value.
