| Did you know that the colourful history of Ivory Chess | | | | pieces anymore. The reason behind this is because of |
| Sets is actually famous with a lot of historians? These | | | | its cost and availability. A standard ivory chess set |
| Ivory pieces have actually been passed down from | | | | would cost a minimum of $900 while a vintage version |
| several of generations already. Ivory was actually one | | | | of the same kind may cost up to $1000 or more. |
| of the first materials used to make chess pieces. | | | | Please take in mind that Ivory chess sets are the |
| Do you know anything about the Staunton chess set? | | | | hardest to find this is the reason why people came up |
| Let me say for one thing it is on one of the firsts in the | | | | with plastic chess sets. Ivory is also rarely used today |
| world of chess. Have you been to a museum lately? | | | | due to the animal rights acts published per country. |
| To be specific, the British Museums? They actually | | | | So the main reason why Ivory chess pieces are |
| have chess pieces dating back from the 7th and 8th | | | | seldom made is due to the fact that more and more |
| centuries, when the earth was still young of course. | | | | poachers kill mammoths and elephants just to make |
| These chess pieces differed in terms of appearances | | | | use of the ivory in their teeth. There are several ivory |
| because it reflected the different societies. Going back | | | | imitations in which are good alternatives and are also |
| to the Staunton chess sets, they were made by | | | | less expensive plus it is environmental and nature |
| Nataniel Cook and John Jaques. These chess pieces | | | | friendly. Always remember, Ivory Chess Sets are |
| are the one standard in today's lives. | | | | collector's items so be ready with the other |
| If you've notice, neither one of us uses Ivory chess | | | | competitions you might deal with. |