ISLE OF LEWIS CHESSMEN - SPECIAL PLAYER'S SET - VINYL MAT - K=3½" (297 emerald)

Description

Isle of Lewis Chess Set
Special “Chess Player’s Set” with Castle Rooks
THE MOST FAMOUS CHESS FIND OF ALL TIME
Discovered in 1831, and dated to the 12
th
century, the chessmen recreated here are the most extraordinary chess discovery ever made. Having appeared in countless books and films, these chessmen have earned the reputation of chief ambassadors for the Game of Kings.
A UNIQUE SET
This special realization of the Lewis chessmen features castle rooks, for easy identification by the modern player.
The standing soldier pieces (originally, rook “warders”) play as pawns in this set.
DETAILS
The pieces are solid and heavy, hand crafted in cast hydrostone, painted and finished by a life-long master craftsman.
The king stands approximately 3½ inches tall.
The set of chessmen alone weights approximately 3½ pounds.
BEAUTIFUL PLAYING MAT
This set comes with the ornately decorated durable playing mat, shown in the images.
The mat is made of vinyl, similar to the material used in standard tournament mats.
It measures just over 18 inches on each side, with approximately 2 inch playing squares.
Shipping, etc.
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