16" Contemporary Raised French Staunton 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, with a lifetime warranty for natural defect. Each set is hand-carved and weighted with felt bottoms, extra queens, and the signature Mark of Westminster Logo beneath the king. The German design is quite popular, with a classic, very playable look and feel.

These chess pieces are Ebonized and Boxwood, which can suit virtually any board color, however Walnut, Teak, and Ebonized chess boards are most popular. Ebonized Chess Pieces are actually Boxwood pieces lacquered black, giving them a pure black appearance almost identical to ebony, but for a fraction of the cost. 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.

Chess board handmade in the United States. Available in Mahogany or Walnut. Please select a wood. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional.

Chess Set Details:

King Height	King Base	Queen Height	Bishop Height	Knight Height	Rook Height	Pawn Height	Square Size	Board Size
3 1/16"	1 1/8"	2 1/2"	2 1/8"	2 1/16"	2 9/16"	1 1/2"	1 3/4"	16"

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
Ebonized	0.76 oz	0.70 oz	0.52 oz	0.59 oz	0.50 oz	0.38 oz
Boxwood	0.76 oz	0.69 oz	0.43 oz	0.56 oz	0.49 oz	0.38 oz