The Strand Series Timeless Chess Pieces - 4.4" King
The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest masterpiece - The Strand Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless Collection, it is exact reproduction of one of the most famous Chess sets in the world, the Circa 1820 Grand Cigar Divan Pre-Staunton Pattern Chessmen. These Chessmen feature a 4.4'' King with a 1.65'' Diameter base and are very heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the original Chessmen, down to the smallest details!
The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest masterpiece - The Strand Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless Collection, it is exact reproduction of one of the most famous Chess sets in the world, the Circa 1820 Grand Cigar Divan Pre-Staunton Pattern Chessmen. These Chessmen feature a4.4" King with a 1.65" Diameter base and are heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the original Chessmen, down to the smallest details!
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 Strand Series Chess set embodies the form, board presence and craftsmanship of one of the most celebrated turn-of-the-century designs from Jaques of London. The House of Staunton has recaptured the essence of these magnificent Chessmen and made them available on a very limited basis.
The most striking aspect of the StrandSeries Chess Set is the beautiful patina on the Boxwood (White) Chessmen. Our artisans have accurately captured the rich, golden color commonly found on well preserved antique Chess sets. As with all of our Chess sets, theStrandSeries 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 over 10 years ago.
The Chess Set comes with a Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer's plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box. Each set consists of 34 Chessmen, 17 light and 17 dark (including the two additional Queens.)
FINANCIAL COMPARISON
There is only one Original Circa 1820 Grand Cigar Divan Chess Set with a 4.4" King in existence in the world and it is on display at the legendary Simpson's-On-The-Strandin London, UK. Here's your opportunity to purchase an exact reproduction of these legendary Chessmen, in Pristine Condition.
The Chess Board featured is for photographic purposes only and must be purchased separately
Material(s)
Antiqued Boxwood, Genuine Ebony
King Height
4.4'' inch / 11.18 cm
King Base Diameter
1.65'' inch / 4.19 cm
Recommended Chess Board Size
2.25" inch / 5.7 cm
Basepad Material
Billiard Cloth
Median Set Weight
43.2 Ounces
Total Number of Pieces
34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)
Included with Purchase
Certificate of Authenticity
Engraved Registered Plaque
Individual Production Number
Certificate Of Authenticity
Every set of House of Staunton® luxury chess pieces comes with a personalized certificate of authenticity (COA), elegantly encased in a black leather cover that is adorned with the HOS logo embossed in Silver foil.
The COA serves as a testament to the chess pieces' authenticity, as each is personalized with the specifics of the exact set of chess pieces purchased. This information includes the chess pieces' unique registration number, the name of the pattern of chess pieces, the wood types, and the year of purchase, underscoring the collection's individuality and historical significance.
Additionally, the black leather certificate features the captivating history of the revered Staunton Chessmen, offering a glimpse into their illustrious legacy and profound impact on the chess world.
With this elegant ensemble, The House of Staunton exemplifies its commitment to crafting exceptional chess sets that transcend the world of chess, becoming cherished works of art and historical artifacts.
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