Heritage Chess Set
Ebony Chess Pieces
Magnificent! The Heritage chess set ranks among the finest handcrafted chessmen
made anywhere, at any price. Artfully created from rare imported Ebony and
Boxwood, the deep luster of these hardwoods appeals to the eye, while cool and
sensuous to the touch.
The
light pieces are hand crafted from select Boxwood, and the dark pieces are
carved from Ebony and have a lustrous sheen. It would be difficult to find a more splendid wood than Ebony for the
black pieces in chess sets. The texture of the wood is fine and even
making it a true pleasure to hold in your hand. The deep luster and
total blackness of the wooden blocks make for exceptional, true black
chess pieces, and therefore Ebony is the most traditional wood used in
chess pieces of the finest quality.
The King stands a regal 4.25 inches tall, with a base of 1.75 inches for
added stability. Weighing an impressive 4 ounces, the heft and feel of this
magnificent monarch as you move it across the board is almost intoxicating! Note
the classic finial and graceful hand-carved contours, usually found only on sets
costing two or three times more.
The Heritage chess set is handcrafted in minute detail - just look at the
exquisite Knight pictured above. Unlike many inferior sets, this Knight is
carved by hand from a solid block of wood, and NOT glued together. One can
easily imagine the labor involved; in fact, it is the craftsman's skill that
places the Heritage set several notches above the common run. What we're really
talking about is a miniature work of Art, a wooden sculpture of exceptional artistry
in the Staunton tradition.
Great care has been taken to properly weight each chess piece, so that even the
humble Pawn has that "massive" feel you would expect from a top-quality chess
set. The resulting low center of gravity provides stability and almost
guarantees against accidental knock-downs. Any chess player will thoroughly
enjoy handling the Heritage set - year in and year out, generation after
generation.
This heirloom chess set comes housed in a divided rosewood box of the finest
construction, with brass fittings and billiard green felt lining. Offering safe
and secure storage for your set, this solid rosewood box polishes to a
mirror-like finish.
In short, the Heritage chess set combines elegance and artistry with
practical functionality. Never will you find a more noble chess set - so start building your chess memories today!
King
Height: 4.25 inches
King Base: 1.75 inches
Chess Pieces Total Weight: 62 ounces
Recommended Board Square Size: 2.375 inches |
