18" MoW Rosewood Lux Imperator Staunton Presidential Chess Set

Product Code: 23-18SR-presidential-chess-set
$360.90

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18" MoW Rosewood Lux Imperator Staunton Presidential Chess Set
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18" MoW Rosewood Lux Imperator Staunton Presidential Chess Set

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Product Code: 23-18SR-presidential-chess-set
$360.90

Normally: $379.90

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18" Mark of Westminster Rosewood Lux Imperator Staunton Presidential Chess Set

This chess set is shown on our 18" 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.

The Imperator design has a very classic chess piece style with the right amount of ornate detail. These chess pieces are Rosewood and Boxwood, which can suit virtually any board color, however Mahogany, Macassar, and Walnut chess boards are most popular.

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. Boxwood Chess Pieces are the near universal standard for 'white' chess pieces in hand-carved sets. It is a fairly easy wood to work with, and shows off good detail.

The Presidential luxury 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.

Macassar is one of our more exotic woods, with a reddish milk-chocolate brown color and an excellent finish. The species is a member of the true Ebony genus. Macassar ebony is reported to be rare and is one of the most expensive timbers on the commercial market. The heartwood is black with wide reddish or reddish brown streaks. The combination of colors is reported to make the wood an attractive choice. The grain is typically straight rows.

Chess Set Details:

King Height King Base Queen Height Bishop Height Knight Height Rook Height Pawn Height Square Size Board Size Board Thickness
3 1/2" 1 5/8" 3" 2 1/2" 2 1/2" 2 1/8" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 18" 3/4"

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
Rosewood 2.12 oz 1.76 oz 1.05 oz 1.37 oz 1.50 oz 0.66 oz
Boxwood 2.07 oz 1.71 oz 1.04 oz 1.30 oz 1.44 oz 0.65 oz
  • King Height: 3 1/2"
  • King Weight: 2.12 oz
  • King Base: 1 5/8"
  • Overall Board Dimensions: 18" x 18"
  • Square Size: 1 3/4"
  • Board Thickness: 3/4"

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