This wonderful wooden chess set is made from the best pieces of lime-tree
and it is perfectly finished by hand.
The board doubles up as a box containing the pieces and
the design is carved into the wood.
The dark squares are carefully newest stained to allow the natural beauty of
the wood grain to shine through.
The dividing lines and number/letter references are near black.
The lighter squares are left as pale natural wood and
lacquered to provide the perfect finish.
The chessmen are made from hornbeam wood,
which is carved and finished by hand.
The chessmen are weighted.
The dark playing pieces are stained and lacquered in a way that
allows the natural wood grain to show through,
the lighter pieces are natural wood similar in colour to
the lighter squares on the board and lacquered.
The pieces and chessboard have a mat lacquered finish.
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The playing board measures approx.
42.5cm x 42.5cm /16.73 x16.73 inches when opened
and approx. 42.5cm by 21.25cm by 5cm/ 16.73x 8.37 x 2 inches when closed.
Approximate dimensions of one square:
5cm x 5cm /2x 2 inches
The Kings stand: 90mm/3.54inches tall
The Queen: 80mm/3.15 inches
The total weight of this set is approx 1.40kg/1400 gms/3.09lbs
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We also have different sets available, please check out our other listings for details.
Colour of the chess sets on the picture may vary from actual items colour due to lighting when taking the picture and or how the monitor shows colours.
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Product code: Brand New Hand newest Crafted Wooden Chess Set Tournament1 Weighted Pieces