Update 5th January 2021 – We will have just 5x sets of our brand new Bold Chess Version 4 in Metallic Black v. Metallic Arctic White available to dispatch around 11th January 2021 – if you would like to order, please go ahead by clicking ‘Add to Cart’.
After the above are sold, we will revert to Pre-order and then launch the Bold Chess Version 4 in earnest in early February 2021. These chess pieces are painted and finished in London, England in Limited Edition colours. Thank you very much for your custom. Simon Purkis, Purling London Founder.
PURLING LONDON GAMES have been exhibited at Christie’s, Saatchi Gallery and the World Chess Hall of Fame. Many have been the choice of royalty, renowned interior designers, art collectors and chess Grandmasters. Every Chess set is assembled and hand-finished in London, England.
PURLING LONDON BOLD CHESS PREMIUM sets unite classic with contemporary, incorporating vibrant hand-carved Staunton pieces with a deluxe, Birds-eye maple board. Our luxury hardwood pieces are finished with a deep, glossy lacquer and a beautiful Italian Nappa leather felt with the Purling logo embossed in 18 carat gold – and include four Queens per set for effortless Pawn promotion. Presented with a Purling London certificate and elegant, British-made packaging, each Bold Chess Premium is a timeless beauty to be treasured.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Premium Bold Chess (Version 4, launch February 2021)
- Painted, assembled and quality-checked in London, England
- Black Anegre, Bird’s-eye Maple, Boxwood, lacquer, Nappa leather, 18 carat gold
- Chess board Black Anegre and Bird’s-eye Maple board, 55cm x 55cm (approx. 22″ x 22″), weight 3kg (approx. 6.6 lb)
- Chess pieces 34 hand-carved, triple-weighted, boxwood
- King height 10.2cm (4″), base diameter 4.8cm, weight 75g (approx. 2.65 oz)
- Italian Nappa leather felts with 18 carat gold embossed Purling logos
- Weight of boxed set including pieces and board 6.6kg (approx. 14.6 lb)
- Purling London luxury packaging
- Complimentary express global shipping