The Chess Empire is proud to offer you the reproduction of exquisite collection, The Mechanics Institute 4.25” Chess set. The Chess set is hand crafted by our skilled craftsmen with flawless workmanship, where our master craftsmen have spent many hours hard work to create this beautiful chess pieces exactly same as original and the beauty of every single piece is exceptionally graceful. The Mechanics Institute Series 4.25” Chess Pieces are heavily weighted with 2.4 Kg  and it comes with the luxurious billiard cloth base pads on it.

These sets are the exactly same reproduction of the design produced by Mechanics Institute in 1916. The Endeavour of excellence by the chess empire welcomes and adores the presence of all chess lovers, Chess collectors and the Chess Players who now can have an opportunity to explore the exclusively designed chess products. We intended to provide you the most marvelous handmade chess pieces with remarkable craftsmanship. 

This historic Mechanics institute chess set is hand carved in various wood combinations with the mesmerizing workmanship on individual piece. The Carving and turning on this set is meticulously with no variation in uniformity of the complete chess set. The knights are spectacular crafted from a solid wood block with the complete details. The chess set is Ivory white and Black lacquered with Glossy finish gives the rich and long lasting shine on individual piece of magnificent chess set.

Total 34 Chess Pieces. (Includes Two Extra Queens)

Product Specifications:

Does The Chess Board Includes?        The Chess Board in the picture is for Photography and does not include with the Mechanics Institute series Chessmen set.

 Chess Pieces            Height                                 Base Diameter                               

King                     4.25” (108mm)                     1.85” (47 mm)

Pawn                    2.13”  (54mm)                       1.37”  (35mm)

Total Weight of the Mechanics Institute Chess Pieces: 2400 grams or ( 84 Ounce)                        

Light Wood Chess Pieces: Ivory White Lacquered Boxwood.

Dark Wood Chess Pieces:  Black Lacquered Boxwood.

 Recommended Chess Board for Mechanics Institute: 2.5” Square Size or 63.5 mm square size.

Please note our all products are hand crafted and there are few chances variation for 5% plus or minus.