The Ultimate Grandmaster Series Wood Chess Set, Box, & Board Combination
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THE CHESSMEN
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Bedford Series Chess set. Designed by the Maestro, this full tournament-sized Chess set features a 3.75" King with a 1.6" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.
There's a common saying - what's old is new again - and it perfectly describes the Bedford Series Chess Set. It's design was inspired by many of the Maestro's favorite, yet unusual antique Chess sets. While such features as the flower-like Bishop mitre and the spherical King head are a bit unusual by today's standards, that wasn't always the case. The Bedford Series Chess Set captures the essence of these long forgotten masterpieces by offering a highly playable, yet visually striking Staunton Pattern Chess set that is sure to be a welcome addition to any chess collection.
As with all of our Chess sets, the Bedford Series Chess Set exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!
The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.
THE CHESSBOARD
Crafted in Spain, The House of Staunton Standard Traditional Olivewood / Bird's Eye Maple Wooden Chess board features Olivewood (dark) and Bird's Eye Maple (light) squares with an Olivewood frame. This veneered chess board is 0.5" thick, has a satin finish and a beautiful molded edge.
THE CHESSBOX
The Premium Chess Box is lined in green billiard cloth, divided and features brass quadrant hinges and a lock & key.
THE CHESSMEN
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Grandmaster Series Chess set. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have been designed for those players looking for exceptionally well-crafted wooden Chessmen at a very reasonable price. Designed by the Maestro, it is without a doubt the most attractive yet durable set available on the market at this price point. We at the House of Staunton understand that not everyone can afford one of our luxury Chess sets, so we proudly offer the Grandmaster Series Chessmen for your consideration - A high-quality wooden Chessmen at a reasonable price!
As with all of our Chess sets, the Grandmaster Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!
The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.
THE CHESSBOARD
The House of Staunton Standard Traditional Striped Ebony / Maple wooden Chess Board features Striped Ebony (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Striped Ebony frame. This veneered Chess Board is 0.5" thick, features a delimiter separating the frame and the squares and has a satin finish.
THE CHESSBOX
The Slide Top Chess Box is the most economical way to protect your chess pieces. It comes with a removable green pillow lining that allows it to hold a set of chess pieces of various sizes, from 3.0" to 4.4".
- Features:Convenient Slide Top lid for easy access and secured storage of your chess pieces.
- The House of Staunton Logo is silkscreened on the lid.
- Holds a full set of chess pieces (34 including Additional Queens) with King Heights Between 3" and 4.4"
- Has 2 large storage compartments, one for each army of chess pieces.
| ISBN | Does not apply |
|---|---|
| Chess Board Included? | Includes Chess Board. |
| King Height | 4.0'' inch / 10.16 cm |
| King Base Diameter | 1.625'' inch / 4.13 cm |
| Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
| Square Size | 2.25'' inch / 5.7 cm |
| Chess Board Footprint | 22.5" x 22.5" |
| Chess Board Height | 0.5" |
| Box Dimensions | 12.5" x 5.5" x 4" |
| Recommended Carrying Bag Size | 24" Chess board Carrying Bag |
| Median Set Weight | 46 ounces |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |