Ebony Chess Set 20 Inch with Helena Chess Board and Weighted Ebonised Morphy Professional Staunton Chess Pieces 3.75 Inch

Experience true elegance with the Ebony Chess Set from Helena Art, where solid Ebony wood takes centre stage in both the chessboard and the stunning chess pieces. Enriched with Mother of Pearl inlays, these designs are meticulously crafted by Turkish artists, reflecting Moorish influences and geometric motifs. This masterpiece involves intricate woodwork cuts, scores, and shapes, each painstakingly handset. The set radiates with vibrant, captivating colours, and each piece is flawlessly and intricately fitted with the precision of highly skilled craftsmen.

Delve into the world of professional Staunton chess pieces, also known as the Paul Morphy Series of 1884. These chess pieces are meticulously carved from blocks of wood, a tribute to the renowned American chess player Paul Charles Morphy, who sadly passed away in 1884. Morphy’s legacy shines brightly, considering his remarkable yet brief chess career. He achieved iconic status by consistently triumphing over renowned chess players, including the Hungarian chess great Johann Lowenthal, at a remarkably young age. These chess pieces stand as a tribute to the late, great Paul Morphy, meticulously crafted in Amritsar, India, using the finest quality woods and polished to a smooth yet natural finish. To ensure protection for your chessboard, each piece is padded with a thick green felt.Completing this exceptional set is a beautifully veneered chess piece storage box, meticulously crafted from luxurious walnut wood. Offering ample space, the storage box accommodates pieces ranging from 3 inches to as large as 4 inches. It is thoughtfully padded and lined with sumptuous black velvet felt, ensuring your cherished chess pieces remain safeguarded against any potential damage. High quality exceptional ebony chess set.

• Board Size: 50 cm (20) x 50 cm (20) x 3 cm (1.18)
• Each Square: 5 cm (1.97) x 5 cm (1.97)
• King Height: 9.5 cm(3.75), King Base: 4.1 cm(1.61) King Weight: 51 g
• Pawn Height: 4.9 cm(1.92), Pawn Base: 2.9 cm(1.14), Pawn Weight: 26 g.
• Storage Box Size:24 cm x 15 cm x 8.5 cm.