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The Isle of Lewis Chess Set, Box, & Board Combination

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The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Isle of Lewis Chess Set, Box & Board Combination. The combo includes Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces (3.5" King Height) with our Maple & Greenwood Classic Traditional Wood Chess board (2.25" Squares) and a Slide Top Box.

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    THE CHESSMEN

    These chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the British Museum of London and in Edinburgh. Many pieces were discovered and this is our interpretation of the Isle of Lewis chess set. The Isle of Lewis chessmen were featured in the movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

    In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror. Superstition in Lewis had survived in a powerful form. Thus, when the peasant first looked at the group of singular little handcarved figures it was natural that they should appear as the pigmy sprites of Celtic folklore. However, he was induced by his wife to return to the spot and take the figures home. He sold them to a local collector who realized they were chessmen. There were 78 pieces in all belonging to eight or more sets; 67 are now in the British Museum and the rest in the National Museum, Edinburgh. Experts are unanimous in regarding them as the most astonishing collection of ancient chessmen in existence.

     

    THE CHESSBOARD

    The House of Staunton Classic Traditional Greenwood / Maple wooden Chess Board features Greenwood (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Maple frame. This veneered Chess Board is 0.5" thick, features a delimiter separating the frame and the squares and has a satin finish.

     

     

    THE CHESSBOX

    The Slide Top Chess Box is the most economical way to protect your chess pieces. It comes with a removable green pillow lining that allows it to hold a set of chess pieces of various sizes, from 3.0" to 4.4".

    Features:Convenient Slide Top lid for easy access and secured storage of your chess pieces.
    The House of Staunton Logo is silkscreened on the lid.
    Holds a full set of chess pieces (34 including Additional Queens) with King Heights Between 3" and 4.4"
    Has 2 large storage compartments, one for each army of chess pieces.

    The Chessmen

    These chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the British Museum of London and in Edinburgh. Many pieces were discovered and this is our interpretation of the Isle of Lewis chess set. The Isle of Lewis chessmen were featured in the movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

     

    THE CHESSBOARD

    Crafted in Spain, the House of Staunton Standard Traditional Bird's Eye Maple / Greenwood Wooden Chessboard - Satin Finish features Greenwood (dark) and Bird's Eye Maple (light) squares with a Bird's Eye Maple frame. This veneered Chessboard is 0.5" thick and has a satin finish.

     

    THE CHESSBOX

    The House of Staunton Premium Chess Box has been designed by the experts at the House of Staunton to perfectly hold your favorite chessmen, up to a 4.4'' king height with additional queens. It features brass quadrant hinges, green billiard cloth lining, and a lock and key with tassel. The House of Staunton Logo has been laser engraved in the lid. This item can also be personalized for gift giving.

    Product Specifications
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    ISBN Does not apply
    Chess Board Included? Includes Chess Board.
    Material(s) Polyresin - Crushed Stone Resin that offers the feel and weighted of solid stone, but with the durability of plastic
    King Height 3.5'' inch / 8.89 cm
    King Base Diameter 1.75'' inch / 4.44 cm
    Basepad Material Billiard Cloth
    Square Size 2.25'' inch / 5.7 cm
    Chess Board Footprint 22.5" x 22.5"
    Chess Board Height 0.5"
    Box Dimensions 8.0" x 6.0" x 5.0"
    Recommended Carrying Bag Size 24" Chess board Carrying Bag
    Median Set Weight 64 Ounces
    Total Number of Pieces 32 Chess Pieces
    Customer Reviews
    1. Impressive chess set!
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      30 years ago I visited the British Museum for the first time and fell in love with the Lewis Chessmen ... through all these years visiting them became part of my travel destinations ... Now the restrictions in traveling have produced something good ... Got the Lewis chessmen home! This version has more than meet my expectations ... an incredible work of art that me and my family will treasure ... The combination makes our life so easy ... the chess board is beautifully crafted and a perfect fit for the size of the pieces ... and the box is backed up by the House of Staunton reputation ... what else can I ask? VERY HAPPY with my acquisition!

      Review by Roberto

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