{"product_id":"the-1853-paulsen-reproduction-ebony-and-mongoy-palisander-luxury-chess-set","title":"The 1853 Paulsen Reproduction Ebony And Mongoy Palisander Luxury Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional Staunton design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuperb detail and high-quality finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3.5-inch king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautifully turned from ebony.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach piece is perfectly weighted with broad, felted bases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-grade mongoy palisander and maple 21.7-inch chess board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chess piece case completes this set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stunning luxury chess set featuring 1853 Paulsen Reproduction ebony pieces, a 21.7-inch Spanish palisander chess board and a handcrafted wooden chess piece case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the traditional Staunton design, the 1853 Paulsen Reproduction pieces are handcrafted from solid ebony and boxwood. They are painstakingly carved and finished to perfection, and the bases, which are quite broad for this height, are covered with billiard cloth so that your chess board will not be damaged during play. The 1853 Paulsen Reproduction chess pieces have a 3.5-inch king and have been named after Louis Paulsen (Jan 1833 to August 1891), who, during the 1860s and 1870s, was among the top five players in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo accommodate these historic pieces, we have matched them with a beautiful 21.7-inch chess board from Spain. The high-grade mongoy palisander and maple veneers create a beautiful playing field for the Paulsen pieces and, with its 2.2-inch playing squares, suits them perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile not in play, there is a stunning wenge-colored wooden chess piece case included. These cases are crafted by the world-famous family-run business Manopoulos of Greece, renowned for their skill and expertise in this field. The box features a large compartment, and with the brass-colored hinges and clasps, this case is a timeless classic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528683413846,"sku":"RCPB490","price":612.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB490.jpg?v=1778247919","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/products\/the-1853-paulsen-reproduction-ebony-and-mongoy-palisander-luxury-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}