23" Cardinal Rosewood Imperator Presidential Chess Set
Product Code: 22-V06-Presidential-Chess-Set

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23" Cardinal Rosewood Imperator Presidential Chess Set
This chess set is shown on our 23" Macassar and Maple Presidential Chess Board but several wood options are available to best suit your personal style and taste. Each color currently available is shown. Chess pieces made in India. Chess board made in Spain. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional.
Mark of Westminster Chess Pieces are the paradigm of perfection in wood staunton chess piece design. The premier chess pieces by Mark Of Westminster have been known for their heirloom quality. Each chess set is exclusive, with a printed certificate of authenticity that serves as a lifetime warranty for natural defect. Each chess piece is hand-carved, has felt bottoms, extra queens, and the signature Mark of Westminster Logo beneath the king.
Cardinal Rosewood Chess Pieces vary from medium to dark brown, and is preferred due to is handsome, elegant appearance and strong grain variation. As a midrange wood, it is more affordable than some of the more exotic rosewoods, but still has a suitably rich appearance.
The Presidential chess boards by Mark of Westminster are premier, furniture quality, real-wood veneer inlays. This style, available only through the Mark of Westminster line, is a quarter inch thicker than most other chess boards. Most noticeable, the Presidential Series has black beveled edging that brings added elegance without appearing too busy. It also a unique mosaic with maple, mahogany, and black that is not only stylish, but also brings in color that allows it to match well with virtually any chess set. These boards have felt-pad feet for protection of both the board and your own furniture. Less than 100 of these chess boards are produced each year, and each come with a certificate of authenticity with serial number.
Chess Set Details:
King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height | Pieces Weight | Square Size | Board Size | Board Thickness | Board Weight |
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4" | 1 3/4" | 3 3/8" | 3" | 2 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 1/8" | 3 lbs 9 oz | 2 1/4" | 23" x 23" | 3/4" | 9 lbs 15 oz |
Below is a chart of approximate weights of all pieces; please note these are estimates as slight variations can occur in hand carved items.
Wood | King Weight | Queen Weight | Bishop Weight | Knight Weight | Rook Weight | Pawn Weight |
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Cardinal Rosewood | 2.3 oz | 2.0 oz | 1.5 oz | 1.9 oz | 1.7 oz | .9 oz |
Boxwood | 2.2 oz | 1.9 oz | 1.4 oz | 1.8 oz | 1.5 oz | .8 oz |
- King Height: 4"
- King Weight: 2.3 oz
- King Base: 1 3/4"
- Overall Board Dimensions: 23" x 23"
- Square Size: 2 1/4"
- Board Thickness: 3/4"