Probably Chesbazaar Steinitz 1865-1870 "Reproduction"

Just pulled the trigger on what I believe is Chessbazaars reproduction or rather interpretation "Reproduced Antique 1865-70 Steinitz Staunton Pattern Chess Pieces in Ebony / Box Wood with King Side Stamping - 3.75" King". Got it of the usual local platform for 170€ including shipping and a storage box (pictures from the seller down below).

I think it is a pretty good deal. The pieces are new/unused and the felt looks to be applied good enough from what I could see from the pictures. Extra queens included (though their felt is of a different color). I plan to use this set strictly for playing (basically anything above Blitz). For analysing and playing through some games I will be using OS 1850 Repro and for Blitz Biro Sandors fantastic chessmen. Still trying to sell two different sets in order to be able to acquire whatever exact reproduction OS will be offering in the future that I like. Unfortunately, I have learned that there is no "last" set, at least not now, but I keep my fingers crossed...

Until then, I think three sets (excluding the one I keep at my parents place and the two I am selling) is still "ok" haha. Though I would love to just keep one set for everything, but than again, there are so many beautiful sets...

Let me know what you think. This is the first set from (probably) Chessbazaar and I am quite thrilled. Btw: you could buy the exact same set from Chessbazaar.de right now and apply an additional 35% discount code and get this set for ca. 140€ (ebony!). The box I got, while not being particulary pretty, is worth 40€. Of course, I will be posting some extra pictures, when the set arrives next week. But I must admit, eventhough the set is, as I have already stated, in my opinion rather an interpretation of the Jaques Set, I do kind of like the knight. While nothing too special, it still is rather nice, especially the eyes and looks very robust.

Pictures from Chessbazaar:

Pictures from the incoming set (seller took them):

Looks good. Do let us know if the set you receive justifies the store photos

The pieces arrived and I have to say they are in perfect condition. No flaws at all, very good polishing, good feel and very nicley weighted. Not too heavy, but with some heft. Eventhough the felt is in general good by todays standards, I most likely will replace it at some time in the future. All in all, a steal.

White pieces:

King: 71g
Queen: 61g
Bishop: 40g/41g
Knight: 39g/45g
Rook: 47g/49g
Pawn: 19g-21g

Total (white pieces): 552g

Black pieces:

Kingg: 82g
Queen: 60g
Bishop: 38g/43g
Knight: 46g/49g
Rook: 45g/51g
Pawn: 23-26g

TOTAL (black pieces): 609g

TOTAL (set): 1161g

Thank you

I forogt to metion: the set came with 4(!) extra queens hahaha, not too bad!

Wow! Great repro of the Steinitz…The set is beautiful and has a good flow to the design. Great find, and wow (4) extra queens….you must be ready to really destroy your opponents with multiple pawn promotions!

I will try my best!

Wonderful stuff. Enjoy! 👍

Very nice set @Uchebuike, congrats!

Thanks @BrownishGerbil and @Powerdigit!

Yeah…I asked one of my friends who works at a playing hall (?) with pool tables and stuff, whether he can ask for some baize leftovers. Maybe I am lucky and will be able to replace the felt with baize. Otherwise I will chose some 100% wool felt (1mm).

Mama got some new shoes - Simonis 860 - and loves them! Now that‘s some great value: ebony pieces, very good quality (though minimal changes had to be made by myself) for 180€ +20€ for enough Simonis to upragde at least two more sets. Incredible how much of a difference some quality baize/billiard cloth/felt makes to a set! Feels and looks just that much more satisfying.

Edit: The black army will be made tomorrow.

That's nice work! Did you use cuticle scissors? Looks professional, can't wait to see the black army.

Thank you! Nope, for whatever reason, I never managed to handle those. I prefer and used straight hair cutting scissors (some very cheap ones). But any sharp and slim pair of scissors is good in my opinion.

Bought that same set from CB a few years ago, but had to sell it later. I also used that same Philos box to store them. Coincidence?

Great question haha. Was it this exact box with that sticker? I only picked this one up second (?) hand from Kleinanzeigen this May 😄

I used the Philos boxes (available in 3 different sizes) for a while for storage because they're relatively affordable (https://www.philosshop.de/Schachfigurenbox-Wurzelholzoptik-240-x-155-x-115-mm/4632) and look nice. The burlwood veneer is wafer-thin though, and you don't want to look at those hinges too hard. The biggest one can take 4" pices max, the smallest one was just large enough for my small Knubbel set.

Since then I've been using these boxes: https://lmy.de/azuqI (available in dark brown and light brown) for pieces above 4".

Nice, maybe I will look into them at some point. Until then the Philos box needs to suffice. 

Black army also finished:

From the pictures that set looks like it's brand new. Excellent work!

I appreciate it! Though it was second hand, it indeed actually was unused.

Not sure, if the camera captured it properly, but I waxed and buffed the pieces yesterday, and some pieces again today and the results were quite impressive. Before the pieces looked a little bit dull, eventhough they were unused. Now, they’re shining.