{"product_id":"bce-imperial-ebony-boxwood-chessmen-mahogany-deluxe-box","title":"BCE Imperial Ebony Boxwood Chessmen \u0026 Mahogany Deluxe 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\n\u003cdiv class=\"os-product-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"os-product-inner\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"os-panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"os-intro\"\u003eA distinguished reproduction of the historic British Chess Company Imperial chessmen, crafted from natural boxwood and genuine ebony with a 3.75-inch weighted and felted king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eKing Height\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003e3.75 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eApproximately 95 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eHistoric Pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003eBCC Imperial\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eRegistered in 1891\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\n      \u003cdiv class=\"os-spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-label\"\u003eBases\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-value\"\u003eWeighted \u0026amp; Felted\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-sub\"\u003eStable and board-friendly\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"os-panel\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eChessmen Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eReproduction of the historic British Chess Company Imperial Staunton pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003e3.75-inch king height offering an impressive yet practical playing size\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eCrafted from natural boxwood and genuine ebony\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eWeighted bases provide stability and a reassuring feel during play\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eProtective felted bases allow smooth movement across the chessboard\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eDistinctive Imperial proportions with substantial rooks and characterful knights\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"os-feature-item\"\u003eSuitable for regular play, display or inclusion in a heritage chess collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"os-panel os-copy\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"os-section-title\"\u003eThe British Chess Company Imperial Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe British Chess Company was founded by William Moffatt and William Hughes and began manufacturing chessmen in 1891. Established as a British alternative to Jaques of London, the company became known for producing distinctive and innovative interpretations of the established Staunton pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe company registered its Imperial Staunton design in 1891. Produced historically in boxwood and ebony, the pattern offered an unusual visual hierarchy in which the proportions and presence of the pieces helped reflect their relative power on the chessboard. The substantial rooks are particularly notable, while the bishops, knights and pawns retain their own clearly recognisable profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThis modern BCE reproduction preserves the handsome proportions and unmistakable character of the original Imperial design. Its finely turned bodies, broad bases and expressive knights give the set a strong late-Victorian identity, while modern weighting and felted bases provide the stability and protection expected from a luxury playing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eA superb choice for players and collectors seeking something more distinctive than a conventional Staunton set, the BCE Imperial Chessmen combine genuine British chess heritage with the natural beauty of boxwood and ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9507\/files\/cert_of_auth.png?v=1775904221\" alt=\"Official Staunton Certificate of Authenticity\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Official Staunton™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58530696462720,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9507\/files\/bcemixed.png?v=1784974821","url":"https:\/\/www.officialstaunton.com\/products\/bce-imperial-ebony-boxwood-chessmen-mahogany-deluxe-box","provider":"Official Staunton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}