Sheesham and Boxwood Philippine Chessmen

Catalog description

Sheesham and Boxwood Philippine Chessmen, part number WZ382, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $69.98, down from a high of $89.99.

A Hayneedle exclusive the WorldWise Imports Sheesham and Boxwood Philippine Chessmen set blends simplicity with elegance in a traditional Philippine design. These pieces are weighted and felted.

The dark chessmen are made from gorgeous sheesham wood a tight-grained hardwood with hints of dark and light highlights. Sheesham carves well and is an excellent choice of material for dark chess pieces. The light chessmen are made from boxwood a fine-grained hardwood with an ivory appearance and a natural luster. The king of this beautiful set of chessmen stands 4.5 inches tall with a base diameter of 1.5 inches. Made in India. WorldWise Imports has created a unique line of chess sets that combine wood boards and men ready for display and sale in presentation boxes. These sets range from moderate to high-end in a variety of sizes and styles. In addition to chess WorldWise Imports carries traditional games such as Go Sudoku Cribbage Mah Jongg party games and a wide variety of home gambling items and accessories.

• Chess
• Pieces
• Woods