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In consequence of complaints being made, by intending purchasers having inferior quality Chessmen foisted upon them, as the same article as the Staunton Chessmen, the manufacturers of the only genuine sets respectfully beg that the Chess-playing Public in purchasing their Chessmen, will observe that Mr. Staunton's signature is printed on every box in which the men are sent out, thus—

and that without such signature no set is genuine, or in any way either authorised to be sold under Mr. Staunton's name, or equal in quality to the real article.

Imitation, as the old saying says, is the sincerest form of flattery, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered at that these Chessmen which have, by their efficiency, become known to Chess-players throughout the whole civilised world, should be imitated by jealous and dishonest dealers, who in offering cheap sets of Chess of somewhat similar pattern, and in many cases of Foreign origin, endeavour to profit by the popularity rightly accorded to the Real Staunton Men.

1. Elegance of shape combined with practical utility.
2. Distinctness of pattern. Each piece being represented by a symbol suited to its name and value.
3. Solidity, caused by the large diameter of the bases. These are made larger than any other Chessmen, and will be found to measure full the size shown against each set, not the King only, but each piece in proportion.
4. Durability. With care they will last a lifetime. Every portion, even down to the Maltese Cross on the Kings, being designed to withstand all ordinary wear without breaking.
5. The bases being lined with green cloth, all noise or scratching on the boards when moving the pieces is prevented.