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6. Something I absolutely didn't need, but bought anyway---

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Fri Apr 18, 2025, 06:35 PM

Apr 18

A chess set, and not a cheapo plastic one. This one is English boxwood and blood rosewood (which I love!), one of the most beautiful exotic hardwoods around. The Kings are 4" tall, with a 1-3/4" base, padded with billiard cloth. Pieces are triple-weighted. The Knights are exquisitely carved in the grand Staunton-design tradition, and the Rooks are tall, with tall ramparts and deep crennels. It's an absolutely gorgeous set--and for $800, it oughta be! The pieces store in mahogany trays, in a big beautiful mahogany box, separate cloth-lined padded compartments for each piece.

I resisted buying it for a long time, but then the store put it on clearance, and my willpower collapsed.....

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Thank you rainin. You are so kind. MIButterfly Apr 18 #5

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You just hit upon my second wish! MIButterfly Apr 18 #7

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It sounds absolutely beautiful. MIButterfly Apr 18 #9

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