Hand crafted from the finest hard woods available, to
exacting standards, for timeless quality.
CASTLE CHESS
Copyright 2016 Paul Foster, Castle Chess, Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
General introduction and overview of the Castle Chess premium quality chess boards :
Our Chess Boards are
built to last for many years. Each Chess board is hand made using basic woodworking tools and machinery -
no mass production techniques are employed - and we use only the finest hardwoods available which are imported from
the USA and conform to their exacting international standards in terms of harvesting, air curing and kiln drying, ensuring enduring
quality in a product that will last for generations to come. Since the boards are hand made and hand assembled, each
board, though similar, is unique and variations will occur, particularly in terms of grain and colour.
Our Chess
Boards are beautifully finished. No sealers, varnishes or other wood coatings are used, we hand rub natural oils into the wood, a
lengthy and time consuming process which protects the wood and enhances its beauty. This is followed by the application
of multiple coats of Bri-Wax, which is a mixture of Beeswax and Carnauba, which produces an exquisite finish, which,
if properly cared for, will give years of service. The raised playing surface floats on the frame to minimise the
potentially detrimental effects of humidity and temperature change, and presents a unique and visually appealing appearance.
The
playing surface is made from American Walnut and Hard Maple. The frame is constructed from American Walnut, and
has an attractive beaded finish around the top, with contrasting splines inserted into each corner, which have the dual
purpose of not only considerably strengthening the construction, but also offering an attractive feature to contrast the Walnut. We
offer the option of Maple splines for a modern look or Walnut splines if a more more classical appearance is preferred. (See Gallery for
comparison). These particular hard woods have been found to be the best in terms of retaining flatness - no warping or cracking
- and they also have great bonding properties which means that your chess board will stay in its original condition for years
to come - provided it is cared for properly!
These exquisite Chess Boards are designed and made to enhance your enjoyment
of the game of chess, and to be admired as a fine feature on display in your home, along with your favourite chess set.
Why not visit our Gallery for more photographs which we hope will provide an insight into how they are put together, and the
quality achieved. Production is very limited, and each board is made to order, with a (usually) four to six week delivery period.
There
are two sizes to choose from: 51.0 mm squares, and 55.0 mm squares. The overall dimensions of these boards can
be found under board sizing
Prices: 51.0 mm board R 4895-00 55.0
mm board R 5150-00
All boards carry a five year warranty, see Extras for details.
(Chess pieces are for display purposes
only and are not included in price)
Premium Quality, Solid Hardwood Chess Boards