To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Imperial Collector Series Luxury Chess set. This full-club sized Chess set features a 4.4″ King with a 2.0″ 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 heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces.
The Collector Series Luxury Chess set has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cooke in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of the Imperial Collector Chess set is the the open-mitered Bishop and original Knight design, which was originally sculpted by the Maestro, Frank A. Camaratta, Jr. With it’s downturned head, flowing mane and aggressive facial expression. this is one of the finest Knights ever to grace the 64 square battlefield.
As with all of our Chess sets, the Imperial Series 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 over 10 years ago.
The Chess Set comes with an Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer’s plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box.
THE CHESSBOARD
The Superior Traditional Elm Burl / Bird’s Eye Maple wooden Chessboard with 2.5″ Squares features Elm Burl (dark) and Bird’s Eye Maple (light) squares with a Elm Burl frame. This veneered Chessboard is 0.5″ thick, has a satin finish and a beautiful moulded edge.
THE CHESSBOX
The Fitted Coffer provides the highest level of protection for your chessmen. Unlike traditional chess boxes, where the chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Coffer provides each of the chess pieces their own individual storage compartment. It features brass quadrant hinges, a removable top tray and a lock and key with tassel. The House of Staunton Logo has been laser engraved in the lid.
Product Details
| Chess Board Included? | Includes Chess Board. |
|---|---|
| King Height | 4.4” inch / 11.18 cm |
| King Base Diameter | 2.0” inch / 5.0 cm |
| Basepad Material | The Kings Feature English Leather Embossed with House of Staunton Logo. All Other Pieces Feature Luxurious Green Baize |
| Square Size | 2.5” inch / 6.4 cm |
| Chess Board Footprint | 25″ x 25″ |
| Dimensions | 16.5” x 10.5” x 6.5″ |
| Chess Board Height | 0.5″ |
| Recommended Carrying Bag Size | 26″ Chess board Carrying Bag |
| Median Set Weight | 82 ounces (2.32 kg) |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |
| Select Your Pieces | Genuine Ebony and Natural Boxwood, Blood Rosewood and Natural Boxwood |
|---|---|
| Select Your FREE Chess Box | Bird's Eye Maple – With HOS Logo +0.00, Mahogany – With HOS Logo +0.00, Red Burl – With HOS Logo +0.00 |
| Would You Like To Add a Board Bag? | Large Standard Carrying Bag – 28" x 28" +59.95, Large Deluxe Carrying Bag – 28" x 28" +79.95 |
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
We offer a broad range of shipping options due to our long-standing partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse staff is highly trained and will pack the goods according to our precise and exact specifications. Before shipping, all goods will be thoroughly examined and securely secured. We deliver to hundreds of thousands of customers every day in different countries. The fact that we are determined to become the largest online retailer in the world is evident. Warehouses and distribution centres can be located in Europe as well as the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a separate processing time for each item.
Before shipment, all ordered items will be thoroughly examined. Most orders are now shipped within 48 hrs. Delivery is expected to take between 3 and seven days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic, and cannot be fully controlled by us because of the involvement of multiple parties including the factory and our warehouse. This means that the actual stock could alter at any time. It's possible that the stocks could be depleted after your order has been processed.
The policy is for 30 days. Unfortunately, if 30 days have passed from the date you purchased the item, we will not be able to provide a refund or exchange.
The item must not be in use and must be in the original packaging. You must have the item in the original packaging.
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