Isle of Lewis Chess Set - Antique Bronze and Aged Pewter Effect - 100% Hand Crafted - with optional Vinyl Chess retailer Board

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About The Set:

A brand new Isle of Lewis chess set based upon the originals which date back to medieval times. This is the most popular interpretation and is an excellent choice of the Lewis genre of chess set.

The Lewis Chessmen were discovered in 1831, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland by a retailer local shepherd. The chessmen discovered within the chamber are probably the most famous in gaming history and are the oldest complete set of chessmen ever found. Made from walrus tusk, the Lewis Chessmen are believed to be of Icelandic origin and to date back to the twelfth century.

The most luxurious set I currently make, each piece is personally given great attention to recreate the effect of antique bronze for the dark and aged pewter for the light. The exact opposite of mass production!

The King is three and a half inches in height and the set would suit a board with two inch squares or more. The board pictured has squares of two and a quarter inches.

Queen Me:

Unlike any other set available here, this set for comes with two extra queens for those of you who are lucky enough to get a pawn all the way down to the other end of the board and don't want to scrabble around looking for something to use as an extra queen.

Construction:

Each set is hand cast from reformed stone, detailed, stained, and glazed to give a durable high quality result yet still retaining a certain satin antique finish.

Vinyl Chess Mat:

This set also comes with an optional vinyl chess mat/board so you can start playing as soon as you receive it. This is a black and white mat with 2 inch squares and is tough, durable and wipe clean.

A picture of the mat can be seen by pointing your browser here.

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If you would like this option then simply select it when purchasing.

Packaging:

Each piece is individually wrapped in bubble wrap and then the whole set. This is then packed in a sturdy cardboard box into which is packed polystyrene peanuts for extra padding.

NOTE:

And don't forget, you can create your own bespoke set put together using any of the pieces from any of the sets in my shop in any colours you like. A real mix and match. So, for example, if you would like an Isle of Lewis set but prefer the King from a different set and/or the pawns from another set then that's no problem. As long as I currently make the pieces you can create whatever set you like. Simply request a custom order with your requirements and I'll do my best to accommodate. ☺