Mechanics Institute Commemorative Chess Pieces - 4.25" King - Genuine Ebony

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Mechanics Institute Commemorative Chess Pieces - 4.25" King - Genuine Ebony
Specifications
Materials Used:
Genuine Ebony,Natural Boxwood
King Height:
4.25'' inch / 10.80 cm
King Base Diameter:
1.875'' inch / 4.76 cm
Total Set Weight:
72.9 Ounces
Recommended Board Size:
2.375" inch / 6.0 cm,2.5" inch / 6.4 cm
Total Number of Pieces:
34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)
The House of Staunton, in conjunction with the legendary Mechanics Institute Chess Club, is proud to offer the Mechanics Institute Series Chess set. It features a 4.25" King with a 1.875" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a rich French Polish finish. These Chessmen are an exact reproduction of the Chessmen that were produced by the Mechanics Institute in 1916 for a simultaneous exhibition by World Champion GM Jose Raul Capablanca, as shown below. This very unique pattern of Chessmen is as playable as it is durable. Here's your chance to own a piece of Chess history!
As with all of our Chess sets, the Classic Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.
This listing is for Chess Pieces only. The chess board featured in the photographs is for illustrative purposes only, and must be purchased separately.
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