ID 1310350208 Hengroen Staunton Chess Set Padauk & Boxwood Pieces with Elm Burl Chess Board - 46" King
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This beautiful chess set includes our Hengroen Staunton in African padauk and boxwood matched with Elm Burl and Erable Chess Board. The Hengroen is named after the stallion rode by the legendary King Arthur. The Hengroen brings together the very best features of a heirloom quality set blending traditional Staunton elements with a contemporary design. The knight is beautifully sculpted with realistic features and an elegant pose with its head turned down and mane flowing down the neck. A bridal and breast collar add to the realistic design. Only the very best carvers in the world can accurately carve and replicate the details of this knight from piece to piece. The other pieces are equally crafted with wood turning that is is extraordinary. The Hengroen Staunton is a very large set with a 4.6 inch tall king with a base diameter of 1.9 inches. The pieces are made from the highest quality padauk and boxwood and heavily weighted for good balance and stability on the chess board. The king features a unique cross finial that you will not find on another chess set. The pieces have thick green baize pads so you can slide your pieces across the board or sit down softly. We include an extra queen for each color for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set name is, the type of wood, the year it was made, and where it came from. A must have for the collector!From Italfama in Italy, their Elm Burl and Erable chess board is one of the most beautiful chess boards in our collection. Elm burl is a unique and colorful wood with brown and orange colors that intermingle creating irregular patterns. The rich colors of the elm burl create a stunning backdrop against the ebony and boxwood chess pieces. This is an inlaid chess board handcrafted by the skilled craftsmen of Italfama - the quality of the workmanship is unsurpassed. The squares are 2.375" and the overall size of the board is 23.5" and .75" thick. These remarkable chess pieces matched with this elegant chess board is a chess showpiece that will thrill any chess enthusiast.Chess Pieces: African Padauk & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 4.6"; King Base: 1.9"; King Weight: 4.2 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 67 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Baize Cloth Pads ; Chess Board: Material: Elm Root & Maple Veneers and Other Wood Material; Finish: Semi-gloss Polyurethane (soft satin finish); Square Size: 2.375"; Dimensions: 23.5" x 23.5" x .75"; Made in Italy;
