A NetShops exclusive, the WorldWise Imports Sheesham and Boxwood Grand King Chessmen set blends simplicity with elegance in a traditional Staunton design. These pieces are double-weighted, felted, and delivered in a teak hinged box.
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 3.75 inches tall with a base diameter of 1.8 inches. Made in India. Teak box dimensions: 13L x 9W x 2.5H inches.
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.
