18" MoW Ebony Luxe Legionnaires Presidential Chess Set

Product Code: 23-20SE-presidential-chess-set
$404.91

Normally: $449.90

18" MoW Ebony Luxe Legionnaires Presidential Chess Set
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18" MoW Ebony Luxe Legionnaires Presidential Chess Set

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Product Code: 23-20SE-presidential-chess-set
$404.91

Normally: $449.90

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18" Mark of Westminster Ebony Luxe Legionnaires Presidential Chess Set

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 and includes a lifetime warranty for natural defect. Each chess piece is hand-carved, well weighted, has felt bottoms, and extra queens.

These chess pieces are Ebonywood and Boxwood, which can suit virtually any board color, however Walnut, Teak, Wengue, and Ebonized chess boards are most popular. Ebonywood Chess Pieces are the prize choice of many chess aficionados. The purest ebony has little grain, and is jet black in color. Ebony is an extremely rare and hard wood, and is often seen in heirloom quality chess pieces. 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.

Chess pieces made in India. Chess board made in Spain. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional. The board is available in multiple finishes. Please choose a finish.

Chess Set Details:

King Height King Base Queen Height Bishop Height Knight Height Rook Height Pawn Height Square Size Board Size
3 1/4" 1 3/8" 2 11/16" 2 1/4" 2" 1 15/16" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 18"

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
Ebony 1.73 oz 1.33 oz 0.84 oz 1.08 oz 1.12 oz 0.62 oz
Boxwood 1.58 oz 1.20 oz 0.80 oz 0.95 oz 0.97 oz 0.56 oz
  • King Height: 3 1/4"
  • King Weight: 1.73 oz
  • King Base: 1 3/8"
  • Overall Board Dimensions: 18" x 18"
  • Square Size: 1 3/4"
  • Board Thickness: 3/4"

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