Home
Chess Pieces
The Imperial Collector Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4" King

The Imperial Collector Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4" King

Description
Technical Specs

"The Maestro has improved upon perfection by combining our legendary Collector Series Chessmen with the Imperial Knight, without a doubt one of the most finest Knight designs ever produced."

To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Collector Series Luxury Chess set. This full-tournament sized Chess set features. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 2.0"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The Collector Series Luxury Chess set has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cooke in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is the the open-mitered Bishop and original Knight design, which was originally sculpted by the Maestro, Frank A. Camaratta, Jr. With it's downturned head, flowing mane and aggressive facial expression. this is one of the finest Knights ever to grace the 64 square battlefield.

As with all of our Chessmen, the Collector Series Luxury Chess set exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

The Chess Set comes with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer's plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesivebacking that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box.

Our Original Manufacturer's Plaque
Click for Higher Resolution Image.

Now Available From The House of Staunton
Included with the purchase of these Chessmen is our new Original Manufacturer's Plaque. Crafted from brass, these plaques feature the engraved production details of each individual Chess set, creating a beautiful, permanent record that is truly worthy of House of Staunton-brand Chessmen.

Our Original Paper Production Labels are also available. Please Contact Us for information.

Related Products

The Battle of Waterloo Hand Painted Chess Set

This magnificent set represents the combatants at the famous battle of Waterloo in 1815. The French army led by Bonaparte fights the Duke of Wellington. All the pieces in the set are hand made from old English soldier metal castings, hand finished by artisans that are renowned for attention to detail.

The Battle of Waterloo Hand Painted Chess Set

Catalog Code: A169S

Our Price: $299.00
Fitted Coffer - Standard Size

The Fitted Coffer provides the highest level of protection for your chessmen. Unlike traditional chess boxes, where the chess pieces are stacked on top of each other while not in use, the Fitted Coffer provides each of the chess pieces their own individual storage compartment.

Fitted Coffer - Standard Size

Catalog Code: BOXCOFR

Our Price: $299.95
The Classic Series Chess Set - 4.0" King

The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Classic Series Chess set. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.7" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods.

The Classic Series Chess Set - 4.0" King

Catalog Code: MENWCLA40

Our Price: $99.00
Analysis Plastic Chessmen - 2.5" King

These Staunton-style plastic chess pieces are great for game analysis. These sets also make great gifts for school chess clubs or at tournaments!

Analysis Plastic Chessmen - 2.5" King

Catalog Code: MENANLU

Our Price: $3.95
Premium Chess Box - Mahogany

The Premium Chess Box is lined in green billiard cloth, divided and features brass quadrant hinges and a lock & key. The Premium Chess Box comes with or without the House of Staunton logo laser etched on the lid of the box.

Premium Chess Box - Mahogany

Catalog Code: BOXPREM-MH

Our Price: $129.95
The Battle of Trafalgar Antiqued Chess Set

Trafalgar was one of the most decisive naval battles ever fought. In the course of a short October afternoon, the Combined Fleet of France and Spain, with 33 battleships, was defeated by a British force of 27 battleships off cape Trafalgar, on the south-west coast of Spain. As a result of this crushing defeat, Napoleon abandoned his hopes of invading England. The Battle of Trafalgar chess set has recreated the atmosphere of the great battle. Height of King 5 1/2

The Battle of Trafalgar Antiqued Chess Set

Catalog Code: A193

Our Price: $199.00
The Zukertort Series Timeless Chess Set - 4.0" King

The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest masterpiece - The Broadbent Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless Collection, it is exact reproduction of the Jaques of London Chessmen.

The Zukertort Series Timeless Chess Set - 4.0" King

Catalog Code: MENWZUK40

Our Price: $795.00
Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chessmen - 3.75" King

Staunton-designed TRIPLE-WEIGHTED sturdy plastic tournament set is ideal for schools, chess clubs, and tournament play.

Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chessmen - 3.75" King

Catalog Code: MENTRIPL

Our Price: $7.95
The Novara Series Artisan Chess Set - 4.4" King

The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest masterpiece - The Novara Artisan Series Chessmen. The fifth and final Chess set from our brand new Artisan Collection.

The Novara Series Artisan Chess Set - 4.4" King

Catalog Code: MENWNOV44

Our Price: $895.00
The Sultan Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0" King

"Designed by the Maestro Frank A. Camaratta, Jr., an entirely new concept in Staunton Pattern chess sets, resulting in a masterpiece that is without a doubt the most beautiful Chess set ever produced!"

The Sultan Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0" King

Catalog Code: MENWSUL40

Our Price: $1,049.00