National Museum Scotland The Isle Of Lewis Chessmen The

National Museum Scotland The Isle Of Lewis Chessmen The Official Set
- Official National Museum pieces.
- Cast from laser scans of originals.
- 3.25 inch (83 mm) king.
- Presented in superb gift packaging.
- Pieces made in England.
Official National Museum pieces.Cast from laser scans of originals.3.25 inch (83 mm) king.Presented in superb gift packaging.Pieces made in England.A precise reproduction of the original Isle of Lewis chessmen. These superb British made chess pieces are brought to you by the National Museum, Scotland. They have been produced from laser scans of the original pieces that are stored and cared for by the museum. The Lewis chess pieces have become an iconic legend and remain one of the most famous and original designs of chess piece.It is said that the chessmen originated from Norway but remained undiscovered for hundreds of years. It wasn't until 1831 that they were found near the sea edge on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Some have argued that the figures were actually intended for a different game and plenty of discussion rages on the origins of the pieces. Despite the arguments and opinions, these pieces are now firmly accepted as being chessmen in the conventional sense. The original pieces remain in the United Kingdom and are on display for all to see. These precise reproductions give you a chance to own a piece of history and enjoy a game of chess in the presence of their majesty and splendor.King Height: 3.25 inches (8.26 cm) King Base Diameter: 2 inches (5.08 cm) King Weight: 129.9 grams Pawn Height: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) Pawn Weight: 20.2 grams Pawn Base Diameter: 1 inch (2.54 cm) Weight: 1.9 kg Materials: Crushed Stone Resin Number of Queens: 2
Country USA
Brand The Regency Chess Company
Manufacturer National Museum Scotland
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber NMS001
Model NMS001
Color ['White', 'Brown']
UnitCount 1
EANs 5060139213202
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	The Regency Chess Company
Manufacturer	National Museum Scotland
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	NMS001
Model	NMS001
Color	['White', 'Brown']
UnitCount	1
EANs	5060139213202
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

National Museum Scotland The Isle Of Lewis Chessmen The Official Set

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