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Isle of Lewis Set: Ebony and Maple Wood Chess Board & Resin Chess Set
Original price was: 401.74€.361.56€Current price is: 361.56€. In Stock — Order before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Référence : Chess 13017
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A truly beautiful set pairing a hand-crafted ebony and maple wood chess board with a chess set reproduced from the authentic Isle of Lewis set.
These superb chess pieces are offered to you by the National Museum of Scotland. They have been reproduced from laser scans of the original pieces, which are stored and cared for by the museum.
The Lewis chessmen have become an iconic legend and remain one of the most famous and original designs of chess pieces.
They were found by chance in 1831, near the sea on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland. The original pieces remain in the United Kingdom, where they can be admired by the public.
The result is a magnificent reproduction of the Isle of Lewis chess pieces, beautifully set off by a superb ebony and maple wood chess board.
A wonderful gift to give or to treat yourself to, sure to delight anyone passionate about history and legend.
Matching Guide
Choosing the right board size
A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
| King height | King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|---|
| 7,3 à 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 à 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 à 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 à 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 à 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm et plus | 4,4 cm | 6,3 à 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 à 2,4 cm | 2,8 à 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 à 2,9 cm | 3,5 à 4 cm |
| 3 à 3,4 cm | 4,3 à 5 cm |
| 3,5 à 3,9 cm | 4,8 à 6,2 cm |
| 4 à 4,5 cm | 6 à 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. À l’inverse, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole. The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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Chess Board:
Materials used: Ebony and maple wood
Chess board size: 55 x 55 x 2 cm
Square size: 5.5 cm
Finish: hand-carved and hand-polished
Made in: Europe
Chess Set:
Material used: Resin
King height: 8.3 cm
Number of pieces: 34 (32 + 2 queens)
Finish: laser reproduction of the original pieces
Made in: Europe
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