1849-50 Leuchars Cook Staunton Chess Pieces Only set - Natural Ebony Wood

Description: Free Delivery: Take advantage of our time to save event Shop Home Items For Sale Feedback Contact Us Antique Reproduction Chess Backgammon Chess Boards Chess Clocks Chess Combos Economy Chess Pieces Luxury Chess Pieces Metal & Other Novelty Chess Mid Range Chess Pieces Storage Box- Chess Pieces Travel Chess Set Used/ Imperfect Items 1849-50 Leuchars Cook Staunton Chess Pieces Only set - Natural Ebony Wood - 4.5" Product Description Leuchars Set is named after William Leuchars, a retailer who sold the first Jacques sets in 1849 from his upmarket shop in Picadilly. Leuchars Knight's are typified by a plain version of the cook knight. This design was very rare and sold in few sets retailed by Leuchars. Sets of this design were retailed in Ivory combinations as well as boxwood & ebony.The Set is specifically designed for Chess Collectors Community with careful consideration being made in crafting the chess pieces. Each Piece is meticulously crafted with utmost precision so that the chess set is perfect in all aspects of construction.The pieces have been Antiqued to give the effect of patina on vintage chessmen and will take the proud owners back in time to 1849. Completely untreated and non dyed Genuine Ebony has been used to manufacture these pieces. If looked from a closer angle, buyers will be able to see a beautiful grain pattern in the Ebony side of the chess pieces.These Chessmen are a perfect amalgamation of form and function and their elegant aesthetics are in no way compromised by their practical utility.The styling of each of the Leuchars Cook Chess pieces follows a certain defined grammar. The King is represented by his crown, The Queen, by her coronet. The Bishops wear distinctive miters with deep clefts. The Knights – generally considered the showstoppers among all Chessmen – have flared nostrils and high crowned manes. The Castles look solid, as they should, with widely crenulated battlements, while the pawns are topped by a plain ball.They will find great favour with chess players, collectors and hobbyist for their distinctive looks, for the heft and solidity of their feel, for their stability which comes from their wide and weighted bases, and from the felt-lined bottoms of their bases, which create an illusion that they are floating on the Chessboard.Chessmen Dimensions HeightBaseKing4.5"(115mm)2.0" (51mm)Queen3.4" (86mm)1.9" (47mm)Bishop3.1" (79mm)1.7" (43mm)Knight2.8" (70mm)1.7" (43mm)Rook2.5" (63mm)1.7" (43mm)Pawn2.2" (56mm)1.5" (39mm)Wood CombinationEbony Wood / Antiqued BoxwoodDark Chess PiecesEbony WoodLight Chess PiecesAntiqued BoxwoodRecommended Square Size2.36" to 2.56" (60 mm to 65 mm)Total Weight Of Chess Pieces4.6 lbs (2070 grams)Contains34 Chess pieces Manufacturing Warranty We provide a 3 year manufacturing warranty for chess pieces against manufacturing defects or cracking and a 6 month warranty against cracking for chess boards, boxes and travel chess sets. Economy Chess Pieces Mid Range Chess Pieces Luxury Chess Pieces Chess Boards Travel Chess Set Storage Box- Chess Pieces Backgammon Metal & Other Novelty Chess Chess Combos Antique Reproduction Chess Chess Combos About Us Royal Chess Mall is a chess shop based out of India, main production center of Professional Chess Equipment used worldwide. No unnecessary middleman. Our chess equipment are carefully handcrafted by craftsmen with more than 40+ years of years in wood working and carving chess pieces. Our company has quickly made a name for being reliable makers of quality chess equipment, offered at competitive prices. Currently we have more than 30+ experienced craftsmen working directly/ indirectly working for us. One of our most experienced carver has been hand crafting his Famous Knights for over 30 years now. He has won many government awards in the field of handicrafts. We have made chess sets for chess players and collectors in over 70 countries. Payment We accept Payment via PayPal Shipping Express Shipping (4-7 business days) via Fedex/ DHL to North America, Europe (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and some other countries), Australia, New Zealand. Rest of the World, we ship via Indiapost. (15- 30 business days) Returns If you are not satisfied with the product, you may return it within 30 days of receipt. Feedback Click here to Feedback view Contact Us Click here to Contact Us Shop Home Items For Sale Feedback Contact Us © Copyright 2021, Royal Chess Mall. All rights reserved.

Price: 350.96 USD

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