16" MoW Classics Honey Rosewood German Executive Staunton Chess Set
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16" Mark of Westminster Classics Honey Rosewood German Executive 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 chess piece is hand-carved, well weighted, has felt bottoms. The German design is quite popular, with a classic, very playable look and feel.
These chess pieces are Honey Rosewood and Boxwood, which is often paired with Walnut, Teak, or other light to medium brown wood chess boards. Honey Rosewood Chess Pieces are a soft, easy to work with light to medium brown wood. There is a fair amount of grain, and is an excellent choice if you want an inexpensive natural look. 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 Executive chess boards by Mark of Westminster are premier, furniture quality, real-wood veneer inlays. This style, available only through the Mark of Westminster line, maximizes the square to border ratio in order to fit a larger square on a smaller table. It also has a sharp black pinstripe, enabling the board to go with nearly any decor.
Chess Set Details:
King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height | Square Size | Board Size |
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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 |
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Honey Rosewood | 0.62 oz | 0.60 oz | 0.55 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.71 oz | 0.45 oz |
Boxwood | 0.76 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.38 oz |
- King Height: 3 1/16"
- King Weight: 0.62 oz
- King Base: 1 1/8"
- Overall Board Dimensions: 16" x 16"
- Square Size: 1 3/4"
- Board Thickness: 1/2"