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The Centurion Series Luxury Chess Pieces - 4.0" King
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The Centurion Series Luxury Chess set features a 4.0'' King with a 1.875'' diameter base and has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, and combines them with an exquisite Knight design that is best described as thoroughly modern, yet still traditional
From $405.00
To $973.95
To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Centurion Series Luxury Chess set. This heirloom-quality Chess set features a 4.0" King with a 1.875" diameter base and is heavily weighted. 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 on the Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The design of the Centurion Series Luxury Chess set is simply exquisite. It has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, and combines them with an exquisite Knight design that is best described as thoroughly modern, yet still traditional
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.
| 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 | 1.875'' inch / 4.76 cm |
| Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
| Median Set Weight | 71 Ounces |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |
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