1900s' American Chess Company Reproduction Chess Set - Chess Pieces Only - Weighted Golden Rosewood- 3.8" King

Chess Villa is proud to offer another masterpiece- 1900s  American Chess Company Reproduction Chess Set. The Chessmen feature a 3.8″ King with a 1.7″ Diameter base and are weighted.

American Chess Company, founded in the 19th century, was a significant player in the American chess world. Known for producing high-quality wooden chess sets, it contributed greatly to the popularity of competitive chess in the United States.

The original set gained prominence during the prestigious 1904 Cambridge Springs International Chess Congress, the first major international chess tournament in America in the twentieth century. This tournament featured seven of the world's top ten players, including renowned figures like Emanuel Lasker, Dawid Janowski, and Frank Marshall, who emerged victorious.

The beautiful chess set pieces with the meticulously handcrafted knights are carved with perfection and expert precision. It has been designed to withstand the rigours of practical play while maintaining an elegance. The Chess Pieces are hand carved by our skilled master craftsmen and crafted out of highest grade exotic woods. It offers the highest level of detail and would make a wonderful additional to any chess collection.

Chessmen Dimensions
                 Height                   Base
King        3.81" (97mm)     1.69" ( 42mm)
Queen    3.34" ( 85mm)    1.57" ( 39mm)
Bishop    3.03" ( 76mm)    1.50" ( 38mm)
Knight    3.03" ( 76mm)    1.50" ( 38mm)
Rook      2.24" ( 56mm)    1.53" ( 39mm)
Pawn     1.89" ( 48mm)    1.18" ( 30mm)

Wood Combination  Golden Rosewood / Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces    Golden Rosewood
Light Chess Pieces   Boxwood

Recommended Square Size 1.97″ to 2.16″ (50 mm to 55 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces 2.20 lbs (1000 grams)

Contains
34 Chess pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)

Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with the product, you may return it within 30 days of receipt.