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. ...

The Corinthian Series Red Sandalwood & Boxwood chessmen are one our proudest additions to our Regency Collection range of luxury ...

An impressive & imposing chess set combination made to the highest quality & using only the finest top quality rare hardwoods. The Cossack Series Red Sandalwood chessmen are crafted from solid Red Sandalwood & Boxwood & stand tall at 6 inches (king). These Pieces are based on the classic Staunton design that's so popular, but have a few design departures that help make this collection truly special. The pieces have been finely polished & feature black leather pads underneath to protect the board. Our luxury four woods dual profile solid wood chess board is the perfect companion for these pieces. On one side of this beautiful board you will find solid inlaid squares of Red Sandalwood & Maple, edged with solid Rosewood. Turn the board over & we have inlaid squares of solid Ebony & Maple. The board has been lacquered to a gloss sheen & reflects the form of the pieces creating a stunning chess set that is a pleasure to behold. This luxury Set

Includes:: 4 Queens

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The new Cossack Series Red Sandalwood & Boxwood luxury chess pieces are large in size & weight yet beautifully crafted, finished ...

Beautifully detailed figurative chess pieces from Studio Anne Carlton. This allegorical depiction encapsulates the ancient religious war that stretched over hundreds of years. These pieces portray specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Land that were fought between 1095 & 1291. Fabricated from a crushed stone composite, the level of detail is simply staggering from every angle. Each colour depicts completely different figures
- Christian forces in white, Muslim warriors in dark brown. With a king's base diameter of 1.4 inches these pieces could be combined with an 18-19 inch board. However, due to their height we suggest a 21 inch board to retain good proportions.
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Beautifully detailed figurative chess pieces from Studio Anne Carlton. This allegorical depiction encapsulates the ancient religious war that stretched over hundreds of years. These pieces portray specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Land that were fought between 1095 & 1291. Fabricated from a crushed stone composite then hand painted, the level of detail is simply staggering from every angle. Each side depicts completely different figures
- Christian forces & Muslim warriors. With a king's base diameter of 1.4 inches these pieces could be combined with an 18-19 inch board. However, due to their height we suggest a 21 inch board to retain good proportions.
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