Chess set - C-5

This oak and walnut board is complimented by a Philippine Staunton large sized set of pieces circa 1950 - 1970.

The board measures 50 x 50 x 2.5 cm. The base is felted in burgundy. Framed in oak. Logo branded on to the right walnut squares on each side. Made in June 2022.

The vintage pieces are made from Kamagong (darker) and Narra wood, red felted bases. Complete and beautiful to hold in the hand. Supplied with two sets of cotton bags for storage.

Kamagong is a fruit tree indigenous to the Philippines belonging to the ebony tree family. Like ebony has beautiful subtleties in grain and colour. Traditionally used to make martial arts weapons its is extremely dense and hard, sometimes referred to as "iron wood", as it is nearly unbreakable.

Narra wood is also a local timber, rich mellow yellow colouring, it is also known as red sandalwood. These pieces are slightly bigger to compensate for the higher density and weight of the Kamagong pieces.

Since 1984 Narra and Kamagong are considered endangered tree species and protected by Philippine law, making these sets rare.

All sets are complete with certificate and Oakes & Oakes branded bag.