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Named for the great General John Black Jack Pershing of the United States army, our Pershing Staunton Chess Set is traditional Staunton design with a knight of exceptional character. General Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and was promoted to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army General of the Armies. Both design and name are fitting of each other. The knight has a fine Jaques like design and attractive features that are precisely carved and replicated from piece to piece. 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 full of beautiful orange and coral colors and 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! 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, it has 2 12 squares and measures 23 78 x 23 78 x 1 38 tall. When this board is combined with the Pershing Staunton chess set, together they are nothing less than a true piece of art. Whether you are a collector or looking for a very special chess set and board, we know you will be thoroughly pleased when you select the Pershing Staunton!Chess Pieces African Padauk Boxwood Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel King Height 4.25 King Base 1.875 King Weight 4.2 oz. Chess Set Weight 88 oz. 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion Green Baize Cloth PadsChess Board Material Solid African Padauk Maple Finish Polyurethane Semi gloss Square Size 2.5 Overall Dimensions 23.875 x 23.875 x 1.375 thick Weight 15 lbs
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