18" Presidential Board - 1 3/4" Squares, Mark of Westminster (Wengue and Maple)

The Presidential chess boards by Mark of Westminster are premier, furniture quality, real-wood veneer inlays. This style, available only through the Mark of Westminster line, is a quarter inch thicker than most other chess boards. Most noticeable, the Presidential Series has black beveled edging that brings added elegance without appearing too busy. It also a unique mosaic pattern that alternates black with maple that is not only stylish, but allows the board to match well with many chess sets. These boards have felt-pad feet for protection of both the board and your own furniture. Less than 100 of these chess boards are produced each year, and each come with a certificate of authenticity with serial number.

Wengue is the closest natural wood you will find to a true Ebony, although still more on the brown side. Pure black ebony is very difficult, if not impossible, to make into a veneer, so Wengue is commonly used to make a very dark chessboard. Wengue is a tropical wood from africa, with a heartwood that dark brown, nearly black, with fine, closely spaced, very dark veins and white lines. The combination of white bands against the dark wood with black streaks gives Wengue a very attractive appearance. The grain is fairly straight.

Made in the Europe, it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with serial number.

Product Details: Product Material: Wood Dark Squares: Wengue Light Squares: Maple Chess Board Overall Dimensions: 18" x 18" Square Size: 1.77" Board Thickness: 3/4" Recommended King Height: 3" to 3 3/4" Recommended King Base: 1 1/4" to 1 1/2"