The Jaques Tournament Anderssen “Drop-Jaw” Replica Chessmen Distressed & Mahogany – 4.4" King

The Jaques Tournament Anderssen “Drop-Jaw” Chessmen – 4.4" King The Jaques Tournament Anderssen “Drop-Jaw” Chessmen – 4.4" King Inspired by one of the most distinctive Staunton patterns of the mid-19th century, the Jaques Tournament Anderssen “Drop-Jaw” Chessmen are a carefully crafted reproduction celebrating the elegance and character of historic tournament chessmen. The original chess set was produced with a 3.5-inch king. We have faithfully reproduced this historic design in a larger and more impressive 4.4-inch club size, created especially to meet the preferences of discerning chess collectors. Named in association with the celebrated German chess master Adolf Anderssen, this design is distinguished by its bold proportions, commanding presence and unmistakable period character. The famous “Drop-Jaw” Knight is the centrepiece of the set, featuring an expressive profile and deeply carved details that give the chessmen their unique identity. A Classic Mid-19th-Century Staunton Design This reproduction draws inspiration from Jaques-style chessmen dating from approximately 1860–1865, a period renowned for producing some of the most desirable early Staunton designs. Particular attention has been given to preserving the characteristic features of the original 3.5-inch pattern while carefully enlarging its proportions to an impressive 4.4-inch club size. The Bishops display their distinctive broad vertical mitres, while the Kings, Queens, Rooks and Pawns retain the elegant proportions and substantial profiles associated with chessmen of the era. The King-side Knights and Rooks feature the traditional King’s crown markings, an important historical detail found on period Jaques sets. The Distinctive “Drop-Jaw” Knight The Knight is unquestionably the defining feature of this reproduction. Its distinctive open-mouth, or “Drop-Jaw,” profile, pronounced facial structure and individually carved details capture the dramatic personality associated with this historic design. Rather than creating a modern interpretation, our objective has been to preserve the proportions, character and visual identity of the original pattern while presenting it in a larger and more commanding club size. The increased scale allows collectors to appreciate the Knight’s intricate carving and the impressive presence of the complete set. A Collector’s Reproduction Made for Play The Jaques Tournament Anderssen “Drop-Jaw” Chessmen combine historical inspiration, traditional craftsmanship and practical playability. Their substantial club-sized proportions, natural woods and distinctive carving make them equally suitable for a collector’s cabinet, chess club or fine chessboard. For enthusiasts of antique Jaques patterns and early Staunton chessmen, this carefully enlarged reproduction offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the most recognizable and characterful designs of the Victorian chess era in an impressive 4.4-inch size created especially for today’s chess collectors. Full Warranty for Hairline Cracks Features and further details Chess Pieces Details Height Base King 4.4" (112 mm) 1.875" (48 mm) Queen 3.5" (89 mm) 1.75" (44 mm) Bishop 3" (76 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Knight 2.3" (59 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Rook 2.5" (64 mm) 1.625" (41 mm) Pawn 2" (51 mm) 1.25" (32 mm) Total Weight of Chess Set Approx. 2400 grams (87 oz) Dark Pieces Mahogany Gilded Boxwood (Buxus) Light Pieces Distressed Boxwood (Buxus) Recommended Board Size (2.5") / (63.5 mm) square size # The Chess set is coming with two extra Queens . # The high quality Green felt is pasted on the bases. Contact us We can be contacted at any time through Live Chat messages, Phone calls or emails if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Package Includes 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board NOT included in this sale. Shipping Duty and Taxes We offer Worldwide free Shipping to our customers. For North America, UK, Australia, Europe, and India the item will be shipped by DHL Express Service. Sometimes we use the India International Post for Latin America, Russia, Japan and the rest of the world depends upon the shipping service and the location to deliver the parcels. Normal delivery time to North America, UK, Australia, Europe, and India is 4 to 7 business days and for the Post for Latin America, Russia, Japan and the rest of the world is 20 to 30 business days. At Staunton Castle, we aim to provide a seamless and transparent shopping experience. We are pleased to offer all-inclusive pricing with no additional customs duties, taxes, VAT, GST, or import charges for customers in the following countries: USA | UK | Canada | UAE | Singapore | Hong Kong | India | Australia | New Zealand | Ireland Effective for orders shipped to the countries listed above. (From 10th Sep. 2026) Disclaimer Chess Set in the images can be looked with little bit variation in the color due to photography light reflection or your screen color scheme.Chess Board in the images is not included in the price of this chess set. Listing template designed by © stauntoncastle.com