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Own the best Staunton Chessmen ever!

Corky Stanton, an avid chess collector and tournament player, has been producing chess boards and selling chess products for over 30 years, achieving 100% customer satisfaction on eBay since 1998.  Also, former owner and patent holder of Official Staunton. Now semi-retired, he said, "I want to give people the direct source now." I like a set that looks like a new, original 1849 Staunton Chessmen chess pieces, but with a little added for durability. 

In 1849, Nathanial Cooke (misspelled as “Cook” on the patent document) registered the design and asked chess champion Howard Staunton to use his name for the design and sign the first 500 sets. Mr. Cooke then commissioned Jaques of London to produce them. Originally registered March 1, 1849, No. 58,607, 5 & 6 Vict. cap. 10 in England. 

No one else has this design, durability, and quality. It knocks spots of any other Staunton set to date, period!

Testimonial: I believe my hands were shaking as I unwrapped each piece. - Jim R. 

Staunton Chessmen were used in 1849 tournaments and are still used today in virtually all chess tournaments all over the world. Staunton-patterned Chessmen are indicated by the king’s crown stamped on one of the knights and rooks, as originally manufactured by Jaques of London. The company remains in business today, although they no longer manufacture Staunton Chessmen. 

Handcrafted with precision and skill, these sets always utilize the finest quality wood. Although it has undergone a structural integrity makeover, it is still recognized and accepted throughout the world as the most authentic-looking, timeless Staunton Chessmen, as promoted by World Chess Champion Howard Staunton. This set uses premium, top-of-the-line ebony and extra-hard boxwood to exude strength and beauty. It is not "ebonised" or stained; it is natural, not "antiqued" boxwood. It actually looks like the real set you would have gotten when it was new in 1849, but it is more durable. It uses a weighting system that prevents your chessmen from developing hairline cracks and is very bottom-heavy for quick play. For tournaments, the pieces are full club size. The king is 4.4" tall, allowing it to fully meet both USCF and FIDE tournament rules.

The most famous of the ornamental woods, genuine ebony, is a luxurious hardwood that, although it appears to be pure black, actually has a very subtle and beautiful wood grain. Its consistency ensures that the color will endure for centuries without fading.

These chessmen will be the envy of all your opponents. Part of the fun is that you not only own it, but you also become a caretaker for future generations. The set is stunning as a centerpiece for your home or office, or a perfect dream gift to any avid chess player.