Isle of Lewis Bronze and Sterling Silver Color Chess Set

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.

Hand forged and custom painted by our skilled artisans. Made in the USA. The chess pieces are made from rock hard stone cast resin and come in a custom 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

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