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John Jaques Staunton Reintroduction Chess Set with 4' King

Category: Games, Puzzles And Learning :: Chess Sets

Delivery: January 2008

Price: £999.00

Product Description
John Jaques invented the 'now industry standard' Staunton design of Chess pieces in 1847 and have continued to enhance the design since the 1890s. The 1890's production was widely used in Chess tournaments at the time and the modern Jaques equivalent continues to be used in the majority of todays tournaments. Jaques commemorate that fact by producing a high quality replica of this groundbreaking set and have produced a limited edition of 500 sets.Handmade using the original 1890 pattern, the Staunton Reintroduction 4' King Chess Set is a finely detailed Boxwood set and is a replica of the exquisite 4' Club Staunton Chess Set. It was first introduced in the 1890s which is one of Stanton's finest periods and it is manufactured to the same high standards today.The John Jaques Staunton Reintroduction Chess Set is supplied in a superb baize line polished mahogany cabinet with lock and each one is fitted with a numbered signed Original Staunton certificate of Authenticity. The John Jaques Staunton Reintroduction Chess Set is a delightful Chess Set and is enjoyed by exponents of the wonderful game the World over.Dimensions: The King is 4' and the rest of the pieces descend in height from him. Please note. This chess set should be used with a 20' board or larger.