{"product_id":"imperfect-4-4-vintage-biedermeier-genuine-ebony-distressed-boxwood-wood-chess-pieces","title":"IMPERFECT - 4.4\" VINTAGE Biedermeier - GENUINE EBONY \/ DISTRESSED BOXWOOD - Wood Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=V6D3XGF]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V6D3XGF\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"S8CWLHY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your purchasing consideration....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe House of Staunton is proud to offer another masterpiece - The Biedemeier Vintage Pre-Staunton Series Luxury Chessmen. These Chessmen feature a 4.4\" King with a 1.5\" Diameter base and are brass weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biedermeier Antique Chessmen were normally produced in Boxwood and Ebony beginning in the late 1830s. The chessmen are tall and slender with disc-like bases. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Biedermeier” period is often associated with a period of relative peace following the French Revolution in 1830. The Bishops of this design are characterized by the remarkable sloped headpiece with its protruding staff. The design of these chessmen are strongly inspired by the more primitive Selenus design of the 18th century. With a little imagination, one can discern, in somewhat abstract form, the heads of messengers or couriers, with a feather in their caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an imperfect item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspection report for this set details the following defects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany pieces have dings in the brass bottoms (As seen in photographs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere may be other minor imperfections not pictured.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the value of this item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $1,029.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The House of Staunton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64042846814577,"sku":"IMPPCS-1447","price":412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7017\/2273\/files\/IMPPCS-1447-00.jpg?v=1781378241","url":"https:\/\/www.houseofstaunton.com\/products\/imperfect-4-4-vintage-biedermeier-genuine-ebony-distressed-boxwood-wood-chess-pieces","provider":"House of Staunton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}