Wellington Staunton Chess Set in African Padauk & Boxwood with Maple Solid Wood Chess Board – 4.25 King

Description

This chess set package includes our Wellington Staunton Chess Set in African Padauk & Boxwood matched with our Mission Craft African Padauk and Maple Solid Wood Chess Board. Named after the Duke of Wellington, the British general whom defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, the Wellington blends contemporary and traditional Staunton design resulting in one of our most elegant sets. The knight is beautifully designed with attractive features that are meticulously carved including a flying mane, eyes, nostrils, mouth and teeth. 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 turned into the base. Even the rook stands out as an extraordinary piece with its’ unique parapet and crenellations. The pawns are extra-large making them easy to handle during the game. Pieces are heavily weighted and have green baize pads for a soft and cushioned feel on the chess board. The African Padauk is polished to a beautiful luster as is the light amber color boxwood. Whether you are a collector or you or simply looking for a special chess set for your chess games that is out of the ordinary, you will love this set! Our African Padauk and Maple Mission Craft Solid Wood Chess Board is simplistically beautiful and profoundly designed. It’s nothing less than a fine piece of handcrafted furniture and is the perfect surface for both playing and displaying your treasured chess set. Made from solid African padauk and maple, this chess board is made in America. This heirloom quality chess set made from exotic woods is not only a good investment for these times but it will make every chess game all the more enjoyable and is sure to become one of your treasured possessions that will be handed down for generations.