Sheesham and Boxwood Splendid Staunton Chessmen
A NetShops exclusive the WorldWise Imports Sheesham and Boxwood Splendid Staunton Chessmen set blends simplicity with elegance in a traditional Staunton design. These pieces are triple-weighted 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 five inches tall with a base diameter of 1.75 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.