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Reproduction of the Circa 1940 Chess Pieces - 4.0" King

The House of Staunton is proud to offer this reproduction of the the Circa 1940 Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0'' King with a 1.75'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.

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    Reproduction of the Circa 1940 Chess Pieces - 4.0" King
    Reproduction of the Circa 1940 Chess Pieces - 4.0" King

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    The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Circa 1940 Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0" King with a 1.75" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.

     

    As with all of our Chess sets, the Circa 1940 Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

     

    The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.

     

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    ISBN Does not apply
    Chess Board Included? The Chess Board featured is for photographic purposes only and must be purchased separately
    Fitted Coffer Compatible? Fits in Fitted Coffer
    King Height 4.0'' inch / 10.16 cm
    King Base Diameter 1.75'' inch / 4.44 cm
    Recommended Chess Board Size 2.375" inch / 6.0 cm, 2.5" inch / 6.4 cm
    Basepad Material Billiard Cloth
    Median Set Weight 41.2 ounces (1.17 kg)
    Total Number of Pieces 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)
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