ISLE OF LEWIS CHESSMEN - UNIQUE BLACK/WHITE SET w/ VINYL MAT

Description: THE ISLE OF LEWIS CHESS SET SPECIAL COLLECTORS' EDITION WITH DECORATIVE PLAYING MAT FINISHED IN BLACK & WHITE KING = 3.5 INCHES Here is a special collectors' edition of the most celebrated chess find of all time: the Lewis Chessmen. The original pieces were found in 1831 on the island of Lewis, Scotland. 59 pieces (and about 20 pawns) were found, comprising almost 8 complete sets -- each piece slightly different from the others. The pieces have been dated among the earliest European chessmen, from the mid 12th century.SPECIAL COLLECTORS' EDITIONThis set has been designed to show the diversity of the many pieces, including some pieces not often reproduced in Lewis replica sets. Notice the following characteristics: ROOKS -- Each one is different! Not castles in this set, but armed warriors -- Included are the rarely reproduced bowl-shaped helmet on one of the emerald rooks, and the shield biting Berserker on the white side. KNIGHTS -- productions of different figures on the two sides. BISHOPS -- both the seated and standing bishops are presented in this set. KINGS AND QUEENS -- notice the interesting difference in the opposing sides. PAWNS -- both the simple helmet-shaped pawns and the elaborated scroll-work pawns are in this set. DECORATION -- Observe the intricate scrollwork reproduced on the backs of the seated kings, queens and bishops. COLORATION -- Although the original coloration is no longer present in the original Lewis pieces, the dark pieces of this set have been made a lustrous black, to accommodate the modern standard. DURABLE AND HEAVY FELTED PIECES Simulating the original pieces carved of ivory, these chessmen are cast in durable stone. They have a heavy and solid feel, handsome and made to last. The entire set weighs 3 pounds, 12 ounces (1.7 kg). The king stands just about 3 1/2 inches tall. The bottoms of the pieces are covered with a durable felt, to improve the feel during play and protect the chessboard.BEAUTIFUL PLAYING MAT This set comes with the ornately decorated 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... Shipping is by Priority Mail: 2-3 "business days" within the U.S., 6-10 "business days" to other countries. Please see the shipping rate listed below.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Sarasota, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-17T21:09:57.000Z

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