Description of Board

· The playing surface is about 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches on all boards.

· Adding one curved end increases the length of the board by about two inches.

· Each square is one inch by one inch.

· The board is about three-eighths of an inch thick, and weighs about from 2.5 to 3 pounds, depending on the shape.

· Each board has a hole to allow the board to be used as a wall decoration if desired.

· Board shape, decoration, and glaze color combinations vary with available stock.

Game Pieces

· A set of hand-finished hardwood checkers sized for these game boards is included with each board.

· A pottery chessmen set is under development. Contact us if you wish to be added to the notification list when they are available.

Product Summary

Several styles of this classic chess and checkerboard can be made, with some examples shown here. 

Pricing

A simple square board with minimal decoration in the squares and a single glaze is priced at $70.  The carved complex board shaped board with intricate standard design elements and multiple glazes may be priced up to $120. 

Checkers and Chess Board

Where Art and Craft Meet in Functional Pottery and Traditional Games

Haven Pottery

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Other Information

· Glazes

· Design Elements

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