 Chess Sets
Chess sets and pieces for strategic play.
Calvert 1810 Antique Reproduction Chess Set & Board
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Calvert 1810 Antique Reproduction Chess Set & Board
This elaborate early 1800s English Playing Chess Set design, referred to in the literature as a Calvert Pattern, is derived from earlier German designs from the 15th through the 19th centuries. It is often, but wrongly, attributed to John Calvert, a Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, located at 189 Fleet Street, from around 1790 to 1840. He specialized in exquisitely turned Chess sets in ivory for the aristocracy and in ebony/boxwood for the many coffee shops and clubs where Chess was a popular pastime. Chessmen of this type were actually manufactured throughout the early-to-mid Victorian period by John Jaques of London and Thomas Lund of Cornhill. The Calvert playing sets were ultimately supplanted by the Staunton pattern chessmen, which were introduced to the public in the fall of 1849 by the firm of John Jaques of London. This reproduction is an exact copy, crafted from faux ivory, of an original Calvert Chess set. It dates from around 1810, at which time white and red colored ivory pieces were popular. The slender baluster stems and the unusual form of the King and Queen with their pierced floral crowns, makes an attractive and highly decorative design. The King stands around 3-1/2" tall. The display Chess board box feature two drawers with individual compartments for piece storage.
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Decorative Solid Golden Rosewood Box for Chess Pieces
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Decorative Solid Golden Rosewood Box for Chess Pieces
Store your chess piece in this chess set storage box made fom the finest golden rosewood from exotic India. Elegant and traditional it is the perfect boos to put your highly prized chess pieces. Your chess pieces will never be so secure as when they are resting on the billiard green felt lining. Your new chess box is divided into two roomy compartments. This chess storage box is suitable for 3.5 to 4 inch Kings. With it's lustrous, polished exterior you will be proud to display this box in any room of your home. This beautiful ches piece storage box is brought to you by the leader in cutting-edge chess - ChessCentral!
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The Isle of Lewis
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The Isle of Lewis
Manufactured by the Legendary Jaques of London, these Chessmen are a genuine replica of the world famous Isle of Lewis Chessmen on display in the British Museum. This is the closest reproduction of the historic Lewis Chessmen available today. As with the original, the White and Black armies feature slightly different corresponding characters. The Chessmen were originally discovered in the Spring of 1831 on the Isle of Lewis by a peasant that concluded they were an assemblage of Gnomes and Elves. There were 78 pieces in all, carved in Morse ivory (Walrus tusk) which are thought to belong to eight or more incomplete chess sets. The details of the armor and costume were used by experts at the British Museum to estimate the age of the chessmen to be Scandinavian and from the later part of the twelfth Century (1150-1170 AD). These Romanesque visages are unique in the annals of Medieval Art. Nothing quite like them has been found before or since. There seem to be no counterparts for the very simply adorned, compact, expressive figures with their strong, forceful faces. Experts are unanimous in declaring them the most astonishing collection of ancient chessmen in existence. The Chessmen have an antique Ivory and Brown finish and are cushioned on a layer of burgundy felt. It features a 3 5/8" tall King and is made from a composite of crushed stone and resin, which gives it the look and feel of stone while exhibiting the durability of a composite. The chessmen are brand new and includes both the White and Black Pieces - 32 pieces total. Here is your chance to own a piece of History, the Isle of Lewis Chessmen from the House of Staunton and Jaques of London. This is the SAME SET featured in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie.Â
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House of Staunton 'The Classic Wild Knight' Chessmen
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House of Staunton 'The Classic Wild Knight' Chessmen
Looking for exceptionally well-crafted wooden Tournament Chessmen with an attractive wooden box at an unbelievable price? Look no further than the Classic Wild Knights Chessmen from the House of Staunton. One of the heaviest sets of its size on the market, it is designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining the elegance that has become the hallmark of all House of Staunton Chessmen. This full-tournament sized set features a 4.0" King, and weighs an impressive 54 ounces. The design and feel of these Chessmen make them ideal for both Tournament and Rapid Play (Blitz) Chess.
As with all House of Staunton Chessmen, they exemplify the perfect combination of beauty and functionality. 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 come housed in a premium Mahogany Chess box that features the Wild Knights logo. Indulge yourself - Own a legend!
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Hand Built Mahogany Games Compendium
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Hand Built Mahogany Games Compendium
15 x 15in inlaid decorated maple and walnut chess board with inlaid backgammon on reverse, fits into mahogany fitted cabinet. Includes boxwood Staunton chessmen, components for backgammon, draughts, dominoes, poker dice, bridge, attractive inlaid cribbage boards, packs of cards and Jaques original Happy Families and Snap.
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Jaques of London - 1850 Series Chessmen - Genuine Ebony
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Jaques of London - 1850 Series Chessmen - Genuine Ebony
We are pleased to offer the new 1850 Limited Edition Staunton chessmen. These chessmen are a reintroduction of a design produced by the Jaques firm between 1850 and 1851. The form, board presence and exquisite craftsmanship of these magnificent chessmen have been recaptured and are offered to you on a very limited basis. The pieces are crafted from premium Boxwood and jet-black Ebony. Each piece is very heavily weighted and is fitted with handmade English leather cushions with beautiful gold-blocked Jaques branding. The white King is marked "Jaques London" and the King's Rook and King's Knight bear the mark of a crown on their summits. The visual impact of each piece is striking, combining both robustness and grace. From graceful angular Bishop's headpiece with its distinctive wide open miter cut to the exquisite hand-crafted two-piece Knight taken straight from the visages of those magnificent steeds gracing the Parthenon, this is one of the Firm's finest creations.Â
This Limited Edition set comes housed in a fine English-made case with fitted trays as well as a lock and key. The case is lined in the finest green English Woolen baize (billiard cloth) and bears a numbered replica of the original "Jaques Staunton Chessmen" manufacturer's label bearing an original John and Christopher Jaques signature and a facsimile of Howard Staunton's signature. Each set of these heirloom quality chessmen also ships standard with four Queens. Relive a part of chess history.
These chessmen ship with a beautiful hand-crafted wooden chessboard especially made for this set that features the Jaques of London stamping.
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House of Staunton Professional Chessmen & Board Combo
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House of Staunton Professional Chessmen & Board Combo
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Professional Series Chessmen crafted from premium Boxwood with a Black & Natural Lacquer finish. They are adaptations of a classic Jaques of London design from the 1890s and were used on all boards at the 2000 US Open Chess Championship in St. Paul, MN. These elegant Chessmen feature broad bases with finely turned detail that is normally only found on the much more expensive Chessmen. This full-tournament sized set features a 3.75" King, weighs an impressive 42 ounces and includes 4 Queens. The design and feel of these Chessmen make them ideal for serious tournament competition. The design, quality and workmanship of each House of Staunton piece is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. The Chessmen are new and come housed in a House of Staunton Mahogany box which is lined in green billiard cloth, divided and features brass quadrant hinges. Each set consists of 34 Chessmen (including the two additional Queens.)The board is a House of Staunton Standard Traditional Teak / Bird's Eye Maple wooden Chessboard with 2.25" squares. This veneered Chessboard is 0.5" Thick and features a matte finish. The Retail Value of this Combination: $400.00
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