{"product_id":"4-4-morphy-cooke-ebony-and-boxwood-chessmen-deluxe-mahogany-box","title":"4.4\" Morphy Cooke Ebony and Boxwood Chessmen \u0026 Deluxe Mahogany Box","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.os-product-wrap,\n.os-product-wrap *,\n.os-product-wrap *:before,\n.os-product-wrap *:after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.os-product-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: hidden;\n  background: #f4f5f7;\n  padding: 10px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  color: #2b2b2b;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.os-product-inner {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.os-panel,\n.os-spec-card,\n.os-feature-item {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n\n.os-panel {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 16px;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\n}\n\n.os-intro {\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.os-section-title {\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  color: #1f2c3a;\n}\n\n.os-spec-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 8px;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n\n.os-spec-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 12px 10px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.os-label {\n  font-size: 10px;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: #6b7280;\n  margin-bottom: 4px;\n}\n\n.os-value {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  color: #1f2c3a;\n}\n\n.os-sub {\n  font-size: 12px;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-top: 3px;\n}\n\n.os-feature-list {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  gap: 8px;\n}\n\n.os-feature-item {\n  background: #f8f9fb;\n  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 10px 12px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n}\n\n.os-copy p {\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\n  .os-spec-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-product-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-product-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"os-intro\"\u003eAn imposing 4.4-inch reproduction of the early Jaques Morphy Cooke chessmen from circa 1849–1850, crafted from natural boxwood and genuine ebony and presented in a deluxe mahogany storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eKing Height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003e4.4 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eFull club-size proportions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eHistoric Pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003eMorphy Cooke\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eCirca 1849–1850\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eChessmen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003eBoxwood \u0026amp; Ebony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eTraditional natural timbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003eDeluxe Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eProtective box included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eSet Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eHeritage reproduction inspired by early Jaques Staunton chessmen dating from circa 1849–1850\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eCommanding 4.4-inch king height with traditional full club-size proportions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eLight chessmen crafted from carefully selected natural boxwood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eDark chessmen crafted from genuine ebony for a rich and luxurious contrast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eWeighted bases provide excellent stability and a reassuring playing feel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eProtective felted bases allow smooth movement and help preserve the chessboard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eExpressive Morphy-style knights inspired by the character of early Cooke-pattern chessmen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eDeluxe mahogany storage box included for protection and presentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eExtra Queens Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003e3 Year Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-panel os-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eThe Origins of the Staunton Chessmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Staunton chessmen were introduced by Jaques of London in 1849. Their revolutionary design is generally attributed to Nathaniel Cooke, who registered a pattern that combined elegant proportions with clear piece recognition and greater stability during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was promoted and endorsed by Howard Staunton, the celebrated English chess master whose name it continues to bear. Its broad bases, balanced profiles and easily recognisable crowns, mitres and castellated rooks made it particularly suitable for serious competitive chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early Jaques sets established the essential appearance of the modern tournament chess piece. Their successful combination of practicality and restrained Victorian elegance allowed the Staunton pattern to become the accepted international standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-panel os-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eThe Morphy Cooke Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term “Morphy” was not an original Jaques model name. It is now commonly used by chess collectors to identify a particularly admired early knight style associated with antique Jaques chessmen from the period of the great American chess master Paul Morphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive knight is the centrepiece of this reproduction. Its expressive head, carefully defined features and flowing mane give the set an unmistakable historic character. These sculptural knights are complemented by elegant kings and queens, traditional split-mitre bishops, substantial rooks and beautifully proportioned pawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.4 inches, the king possesses the commanding scale associated with full club-size chessmen. The broad weighted bases provide stability and a satisfying presence on the board, while the felted undersides help protect the playing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-panel os-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eNatural Boxwood, Ebony and Mahogany\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural boxwood gives the light chessmen their warm and traditional colouring, while genuine ebony provides the dark army with exceptional depth and distinction. The natural grain and tonal variations found within these timbers ensure that each set possesses its own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deluxe mahogany storage box completes the presentation, providing an appropriately refined home for the chessmen and practical protection when they are not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining historic character, imposing proportions and luxurious natural materials, this Jaques-style Morphy Cooke reproduction is an exceptional choice for the serious player, collector or admirer of early Staunton chessmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Official Staunton Certificate of Authenticity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9507\/files\/cert_of_auth.png?v=1775904221\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Official Staunton™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58530922430848,"sku":null,"price":599.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9507\/files\/image0_33_1c5f96c4-8a9f-44b6-8376-a930c049fd3a.png?v=1784982128","url":"https:\/\/www.officialstaunton.com\/products\/4-4-morphy-cooke-ebony-and-boxwood-chessmen-deluxe-mahogany-box","provider":"Official Staunton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}