Isle of Lewis Chessmen and Board Combo

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Isle of Lewis Chessmen and Board Combo

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	Isle of Lewis Chessmen and Board Combo

An exact replica of the world's most famous Chess set by Jaques of London

3.5 King with a 1.75 Diameter Base

Consists of 32 Chessmen, 16 light and 16 dark

Includes a House of Staunton Bird's Eye Maple/Green Wooden Board - A $150.00 Value

Manufactured by the Legendary Jaques of London, these Chessmen are a genuine replica of the world famous Isle of Lewis Chessmen that were featured in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The Chessmen were originally discovered in the Spring of 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Ireland. The details of the armor and costume were used by experts at the British Museum to estimate the age of the chessmen to be Scandinavian and from the later part of the twelfth Century (1150-1170 AD). These Romanesque visages are unique in the annals of Medieval Art. Nothing quite like them has been found before or since. There seem to be no counterparts for the very simply adorned, compact, expressive figures with their strong, forceful faces. Experts are unanimous in declaring them the most astonishing collection of ancient chessmen in existence.

The board is a House of Staunton Standard Traditional Bird's Eye Maple / Green wooden Chessboard with 2.25" squares. This veneered Chessboard is 0.5" Thick and features a matte finish.

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