1849-50 Leuchars Cook Staunton Chess Set- Chess Pieces Only-Ivory& Crimson Lacquer-4.5"
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Leuchars Set is named after William Leuchars, a retailer who sold the first Jacques sets in 1849 from his upmarket shop in Picadilly. Leuchars Knight's are typified by a plain version of the cook knight. This design was very rare and sold in few sets retailed by Leuchars. Sets of this design were retailed in Ivory combinations as well as boxwood & ebony.
Our Pieces have been Lacquer finished in Ivory White and Crimson Red as a reproduction of the Precious Ivory Sets.
Our Pieces have been Lacquer finished in Ivory White and Crimson Red as a reproduction of the Precious Ivory Sets.
The styling of each of the Leuchars Cook Chess pieces follows a certain defined grammar. The King is represented by his crown, The Queen, by her coronet. The Bishops wear distinctive miters with deep clefts. The Knights – generally considered the showstoppers among all Chessmen – have flared nostrils and high crowned manes. The Castles look solid, as they should, with widely crenulated battlements, while the pawns are topped by a plain ball.
They will find great favour with chess players, collectors and hobbyist for their distinctive looks, for the heft and solidity of their feel, for their stability which comes from their wide and weighted bases, and from the felt-lined bottoms of their bases, which create an illusion that they are floating on the Chessboard.
| Chessmen Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | Base | |
| King | 4.5"(115mm) | 2.0" (51mm) |
| Queen | 3.4" (86mm) | 1.9" (47mm) |
| Bishop | 3.1" (79mm) | 1.7" (43mm) |
| Knight | 2.8" (70mm) | 1.7" (43mm) |
| Rook | 2.5" (63mm) | 1.7" (43mm) |
| Pawn | 2.2" (56mm) | 1.5" (39mm) |
| Wood Combination | Crimson Red Lacquered Boxwood / Ivory White Lacquered Boxwood |
| Dark Chess Pieces | Crimson Red Lacquered Boxwood |
| Light Chess Pieces | Ivory White Lacquered Boxwood |
| Recommended Square Size | 2.36" to 2.56" (60 mm to 65 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 4 lbs (1800 grams) |
| Contains |
| 34 Chess pieces |
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