New for 2010, the Canterbury Knight Series luxury chessmen in graded solid Ebony & Boxwood. Each piece is hand made & finished ...

This is a chess set combination that is large, traditional, elegant without being ostentatious. This Erable root wood board at almost 24 inches in width looks magnificent to say the least. Hand made in Italy, the quality of lacquering is the best we have ever seen. Underneath the board the lacquered veneer is mounted with felt pads to provide both protection to the board & other surfaces. To complete the set, we have added our impressive 3.75 inch Cheltenham Series chessmen in Ebony, which are equally impressive, creating a large chess combination that is substantial in size & without compromise in quality. The Cheltenham series chess pieces are turned by h&. The 4 Knights hve been painstakingly carved by hand which is evident in the detailing. All the pieces have been expertly finished & polished & are balanced well. This combination is special in every way but don't take our word for it
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Beautifully detailed Ebony & Boxwood luxury chess pieces featuring opulent moulding whilst retaining a classic Staunton look. ...

A distinctive & characterful chess set combination for lovers of the colour blue! We have combined our new Dal Negro Blue & White lacquered chessmen with the ever popular Italfama Blue burl gloss chess board. Both pieces & board are Italian made & because of this, are of paramount quality & style. The marbling effect evident on the pieces is mirrored in the swirling grain of the erable burl board, creating a enchanting chess set. Both pieces & board are finished in a high gloss lacquering. To complete the combination, the pieces are supplied in a Dal Negro branded wooden box. A really unique looking chess set combination that will brighten up any room & will draw the attention of all that see it. ...

Allegorically styled chess men, hand carved in Golden Rosewood & Boxwood. Influenced by ancient religious cultures, these chess pieces are a pleasure to behold. Note that due to the hand crafting technique, each piece is slightly different in finish. Perfect for combining with our 15 or 16 inch boards. ...

Hand carved Concentric Ball emblematic chess men in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood. A rather special design which by the nature of the carving leaves a free moving ball in the centre of the larger pieces. The styling is influenced by ancient Eastern culture & is a breath of fresh air stylistically. Note that due to the hand crafting technique, each piece is slightly unique in construction. ...

This unique chess set combines our contemporary series chessmen with our Black & Maple Matt finish Chess Board. The result is a two-tone, vanguard chess set combination that will satisfy any modernist's addiction to elegant simplicity. The pieces have been expertly crafted from solid boxwood, hand finished & polished to a natural hardwood shine. Each piece is internally weighted & felted on it's base. The balance of the chessmen is very good & despite their unusual appearance they excellent to play with. A classic stylised & minimalist design. The board is crafted from Lithograph printed Maple veneer, manufactured in Europe to the highest possible standards using only the finest raw materials. As a chess retailer we have been consistently impressed with the outstanding quality of these amazing boards. They are manufactured to exact & uniform standards & finished in a flawless matt satin sheen. An unusual but deeply satisfying chess set & board combination that has been crafted to a very high standard. Designed to look good & last through decades of dedicated chess playing. ...