JJ Cooke Ebony and Antiqued Boxwood Chessmen - 4.4 inches

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JJ Cooke Ebony and Antiqued Boxwood Chessmen - 4.4 inchesBeautifully crafted from ebony & antiqued boxwood. Superb detail and high quality finish. Broad felted bases. Imperious 4. 4 inch (11cm) king. Perfectly weighted. Suitable for use with chessboards with larger squares from 21 inches (53cm). In 1849, Nathaniel Cooke registered design number 58,607 under the British Ornamental Designs Act for "an ornamental design for a set of chess men" at 198 Strand, London. This is how the iconic Staunton chessmen

This version of this lovely board is supplied with notation

have created these two incredible themed chess armies

The underside of the chessboard also features a lacquered wooden veneer and has felting pads to protect surfaces underneath

Crafted from luxurious ebony and boxwood in the iconic and timeless Staunton design

The base is reinforced for added protection from below

This exquisite board is perfectly complemented by ebony and rosewood pieces

The knight is symbolised by a cat

5 inches Weight 6

Along with two extra queens

4-inch king adorned with an intricate finial and double banding on his collar

making it a particularly popular wood choice for modern interiors

4 inches with intricate detailing and a flawless finish