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Springtime weather and
a game of chess.
No Better Combination!
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Introducing The Artisan Wooden Chessmen Collection
The Newest Masterpieces From The House of Staunton!
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The Staunton Pattern Chessmen...Nothing can heighten your chess-playing experience more than the feel and weight of a finely crafted Staunton wooden chess set. Since its inception more than one hundred and fifty years ago, the Staunton pattern for chess pieces has become the standardized hallmark of modern chess. The House of Staunton is proud to carry on this tradition by producing the world's finest Staunton wooden Chessmen. Crafted from the finest timbers and 40,000 year old Wooly Mammoth Ivory, these miniature masterpieces are heavily weighted, felted, and have been meticulously handcrafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern chess set that was first made by the firm John Jaques and Son in 1849. We invite you to indulge yourself and discover what countless other Chess enthusiasts know – The House of Staunton offers the finest Chess Equipment – bar none! |
