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This is a reproduction of the Cook variant of the Staunton chessmen, worked in camel bone. The king stands 90mm, and the army follows the grammar the 1849 pattern set down piece by piece.
Every shape has its job in that grammar. The rooks are sturdy castles, the bishops carry simple mitres, the pawns have slim collars, the queen wears a distinctive coronet and the tall king takes a cross.
The knights come from the Elgin Marbles horses, and each one is built by joining two pieces of camel bone vertically to reach the thickness a head like that demands.
Camel bone is a sustainable substitute for ivory, and it is prized for its natural beauty and for how hard wearing it is.
Look for it in our reproduction chess pieces.
The pattern is the reason to buy this one. The Cook variant works to a defined grammar, and every piece on the board announces what it is by its shape before you have looked twice.
The knights carry most of the work. They follow the Elgin Marbles horses, and building each head out of two pieces of bone joined vertically is what makes that depth of modelling possible at all.
The material is the other half of the story. Camel bone takes fine detail and keeps hold of it, which is why a pattern with this much definition in it suits the material so well.
The honest note is about where it will spend most of its life. It plays perfectly well, but this is not a set to tip into a bag and carry about, and the detail on it deserves a table it can stay on between games.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm. That is a narrow window, so measure the squares you already own before you order, and be ready to buy a board to fit the set.
Both options are the same pieces in the same material. The pattern, the scale and the modelling are identical on each. The light army is ivory white camel bone either way, so the decision only ever concerns the dark side of the board.
Black and white is the traditional reading of it. The dark army is black stained camel bone, and the separation from the white side is about as clear as it gets.
Crimson and white is the unexpected one. Its dark army is crimson stained camel bone, which gives the board a warmth the black option does not have and makes the set memorable in a room.
If the set is going to be played on, black and white is the easier of the two to read at speed. If it is going on display, the crimson is what people stop and look at.
Looking after them is the same simple job either way. Keep the set out of direct sunlight, and dust with a dry soft cloth.
I would buy this set for the knights alone, and I would not feel short changed.
The Cook variant is one of the great readings of the Staunton outline, and camel bone gives it a surface that shows every line of the work.
A player and a collector would both be glad to own it.
If you want this pattern in something you can carry to a club night, our staunton chess pieces are the better place to start looking.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. That is a narrow range, so check the board you have at home before ordering anything.
Bone from the camel, used here as a sustainable alternative to ivory. It is hard wearing, it is good to look at, and it is what both armies on this set are made from.
Only on the dark army. One is stained black and the other crimson, and the light side is ivory white camel bone in both.
Two lengths of camel bone are joined vertically to reach the thickness the head needs. That is how the Elgin Marbles profile gets its depth.
32 chess pieces, sixteen to a side. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
90mm high (3.5 inch), 39mm base |
|
Pawn |
47mm high, 29mm base |
|
Black & White option |
Black stained camel bone dark pieces, ivory white camel bone light pieces |
|
Crimson & White option |
Crimson stained camel bone dark pieces, ivory white camel bone light pieces |
|
King height, both colourways |
90mm |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces, Black & White |
860 grams (1.9 lbs) |
|
Total weight of pieces, Crimson & White |
875 grams (1.93 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the colourway you select
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
This is a reproduction of the Cook variant of the Staunton chessmen, worked in camel bone. The king stands 90mm, and the army follows the grammar the 1849 pattern set down piece by piece.
Every shape has its job in that grammar. The rooks are sturdy castles, the bishops carry simple mitres, the pawns have slim collars, the queen wears a distinctive coronet and the tall king takes a cross.
The knights come from the Elgin Marbles horses, and each one is built by joining two pieces of camel bone vertically to reach the thickness a head like that demands.
Camel bone is a sustainable substitute for ivory, and it is prized for its natural beauty and for how hard wearing it is.
Look for it in our reproduction chess pieces.
The pattern is the reason to buy this one. The Cook variant works to a defined grammar, and every piece on the board announces what it is by its shape before you have looked twice.
The knights carry most of the work. They follow the Elgin Marbles horses, and building each head out of two pieces of bone joined vertically is what makes that depth of modelling possible at all.
The material is the other half of the story. Camel bone takes fine detail and keeps hold of it, which is why a pattern with this much definition in it suits the material so well.
The honest note is about where it will spend most of its life. It plays perfectly well, but this is not a set to tip into a bag and carry about, and the detail on it deserves a table it can stay on between games.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm. That is a narrow window, so measure the squares you already own before you order, and be ready to buy a board to fit the set.
Both options are the same pieces in the same material. The pattern, the scale and the modelling are identical on each. The light army is ivory white camel bone either way, so the decision only ever concerns the dark side of the board.
Black and white is the traditional reading of it. The dark army is black stained camel bone, and the separation from the white side is about as clear as it gets.
Crimson and white is the unexpected one. Its dark army is crimson stained camel bone, which gives the board a warmth the black option does not have and makes the set memorable in a room.
If the set is going to be played on, black and white is the easier of the two to read at speed. If it is going on display, the crimson is what people stop and look at.
Looking after them is the same simple job either way. Keep the set out of direct sunlight, and dust with a dry soft cloth.
I would buy this set for the knights alone, and I would not feel short changed.
The Cook variant is one of the great readings of the Staunton outline, and camel bone gives it a surface that shows every line of the work.
A player and a collector would both be glad to own it.
If you want this pattern in something you can carry to a club night, our staunton chess pieces are the better place to start looking.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. That is a narrow range, so check the board you have at home before ordering anything.
Bone from the camel, used here as a sustainable alternative to ivory. It is hard wearing, it is good to look at, and it is what both armies on this set are made from.
Only on the dark army. One is stained black and the other crimson, and the light side is ivory white camel bone in both.
Two lengths of camel bone are joined vertically to reach the thickness the head needs. That is how the Elgin Marbles profile gets its depth.
32 chess pieces, sixteen to a side. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
90mm high (3.5 inch), 39mm base |
|
Pawn |
47mm high, 29mm base |
|
Black & White option |
Black stained camel bone dark pieces, ivory white camel bone light pieces |
|
Crimson & White option |
Crimson stained camel bone dark pieces, ivory white camel bone light pieces |
|
King height, both colourways |
90mm |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces, Black & White |
860 grams (1.9 lbs) |
|
Total weight of pieces, Crimson & White |
875 grams (1.93 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the colourway you select
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
