Category : Toys/Games

Patton Staunton Chess Set with Ebony & Padauk Pieces - 4.25" King

Price: USD699.99

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This large and handsome chess set is named for General George S. Patton of the United States Army. Patton successfully led many critical military campaigns during World War II including the Battle of the Bulge. Patton possessed a colorful, fiery image and he had a hard-driving personality that his men loved. A worthy name for the battles that will be fought and won with this chess set. This set features an extraordinary knight with graceful lines and intricate detail carved including eyes, nostrils, mouth, teeth and a flared mane which shows movement. The king is 4.25' tall and features an ornate finial that is unique from any other chess set in our collection. The lathe work is extraordinary with compound collars and eloquent lines precisely turned into the base of each piece. The pieces are heavily weighted with green baize pads for a soft and cushioned feel on the chess board. Pieces are hand carved from genuine ebony and African Padauk. The ebony is polished to an obsidian glossy shine and the African Padauk, commonly referred to as blood rosewood, is one of the most beautiful woods in the world. Whether you are a collector or looking for your one special chess set, you will be thoroughly pleased with the Patton Staunton!Chess Set Features: Genuine Ebony & African Padauk Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel King Height: 425' King Base: 1.875' King Weight: 4.2 oz. Chess Set Weight: 88 oz. 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion Green Baize Cloth Pads Recommended Chess Board Size: 2.375' - 2.5' Squares (chessboard is not included) Introduced June 2013

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