Isle of Lewis Chess Set- Deep Walnut & Antique Stone - Board Games
This Chess set has been constructed from stone and is hand finished. This listing is for 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 , on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland by a 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. Deep Walnut & Antique Stone Based in Birmingham B43- Great Barr Come and Grab a Bargain!! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit