Chessbazaar Antiqued 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton Pattern Chess Set - Pieces In Ebony Wood - King Side Stamping - 3.75" King + Ebony Wood Chess Board

Material: Ebony Wood & Boxwood

Dimensions:   

King Height -  3.75" (95 mm)
King Base -    1.65" (42 mm)
Pawn Height- 1.80" (45 mm)
Pawn Base -  1.10 " (28 mm)

Board Material: Ebony Wood / Boxwood 

Board Dimensions:   

Board - 21" x 21" (53.34 cm x 53.34 cm)
Square - 2.2" x 2.2" (55 mm x 55 mm)
Board Thickness - 22 mm (0.9"

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens included); Board is included.

Weight: Chess pieces weight 1250 grams (44 oz). Chessboard weight 4000gram (141.09 oz).

Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.

Detailed Description

We proudly presents the reproduction of the 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set. The original 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set in the playable condition is very very hard to find and may cost thousands of dollars if available. Our repro of 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set is a humble try to bring this legendary design to life and to let chess enthusiasts experience the game with this beautiful chess set which was not possible hitherto.

Reproduced Antique 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton Pattern chess set is handcrafted in genuine ebony wood and boxwood. The King is 3.75" (Tournament Size) with a base diameter of 1.65 inches. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. Pieces have unique rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The Knights are well-reproduced and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.

The dark chess pieces are made of ebony wood. It would be difficult to find a more sumptuous wood than ebony wood for the dark side chess pieces. The texture of the ebony wood is fine and a true pleasure to hold. The deep luster and total blackness of the ebony wood are exceptional. The opposing pieces are made of boxwood. Boxwood is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. The knights are well-crafted and exhibit the sky-high level of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.

Craftsmanship: Each piece is meticulously hand carved from the finest grade wood. The set is entirely handmade in India and heavily weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. All chess pieces have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India with dainty details. The design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces are comparable to the original chess sets.

The Birth of the Staunton Pattern Design: Named after Howard Staunton, the unofficial world champion of the time, the first Staunton set was produced by John Jaques of London which was beautiful in its functionality yet easy to be produced in large scale. The pieces were rugged with heavy stable bases which did not tumble easily. The rooks were turned to look solid castles, the pawns were minimalist but refined, the bishops had simple mitres, the tall king was distinguished with a cross finial and the queen with coronet. This functional design of chess pieces was taken very well by chess enthusiasts and it became very popular quickly. Later it became the only design accepted by FIDE for tournaments. 

A piece of art: Handcrafted in India, by the passionate designers of chessbazaar whose wish is to present you with the most wonderful reproduction of Antique 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton Pattern Chess Set. Our team of expert carvers put their hearts into the smallest little details of this chess set and have closely worked to bring out this revised reproduction as perfect as it can be. The result of this hard work of these master craftsmen is a truly wonderful design and a masterpiece which any connoisseur will admire.

Uniformity of pieces: The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.

Weights: The set is heavily weighted with lead and so they are a pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.

How is 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set different from other sets?

Our reproduced antique chess sets are made by master craftsmen who have years of experience of turning these fine chess sets. As a matter of fact, the Antique 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set is very hard to find and selling at thousands of dollars, but that is not every what every chess collector can spend on a hobby. chessbazaar worked very hard to take out this repro design at a very affordable price tag while keeping the design as close to the original as possible.

Whether you are a collector or you are simply looking for a unique chess set, 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton pattern chess set is the must-have. 

In-Box items: Package consists of 34 chessmen, 2 extra queens included. Chess board included in this sale. 

Wooden Chess Board

This beautiful Board is made of Ebony Wood on the darker side and boxwood on the lighter side. This sale is for the chessboard and the chess pieces. The underside of the board is felted with green velvet. The size of the Board is 21" x 21" (53.34 cm x 53.34 cm) with square size of 2.2" x 2.2" (55 mm x 55 mm). The Board is 22 mm thick.

Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant