The Flower Series Staunton Chess men are a unique take on the classic Staunton design with plenty of character. The Knights have wide open mouths & appear to be having an in depth conversation with each other. This version of the Flower series comes from the genuine originator of the design & has been crafted to an extremely high standard. The polishing of the pieces is of a grade usually only seen on much more expensive chess sets. Each piece is double weighted with a felted base, the seamless polishing & crisply defined edges produces chess men that feel wonderful to the fingers. The chess board at almost 18 inches in width is presented in a high gloss lacquer. This ultra gloss lacquer reflects the chess pieces beautifully, creating a chess set that is both traditional & modern in style. The board is constructed using quality veneers of black Anegre & Maple woods. This is a special & enchanting chess set combination.