Isle of Lewis Bronze and Pewter Color Chess Set

$58.00$73.00

The Lewis chessmen , named after the island or the bay where they were found are a group of distinctive 12th-century chess pieces, along with other game pieces, most of which were carved from walrus ivory. Discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland they may constitute some of the few complete, surviving medieval chess sets.

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Designed and custom painted by our skilled artisans. Made in the USA. The chess pieces are made from Eco-Friendly, biodegradable, rock hard plastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, FDA-approved for food contact and come in a custom hand painted Cardboard box or an optional hand painted wooden box .

Item dimensions

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1 king    3.46 inches | 88mm

1 Queen   3.34 inches | 85mm

2 Bishops 3.34 inches | 85mm

2 Knights 3.30 inches | 84mm

2 Rooks   3.11 inches | 79mm

8 Pawns   1.77 inches | 45mm

Base’s are 0.94-1.77 inches | 24-46mm and felt padded

* Chess board not included

Weight 5 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 9 × 6 in
Box Type

Standard Hand Painted Cardboard, Deluxe Hand Painted Wood