National shop Museum Scotland The Isle Of Lewis Chessmen The Official Set

Product Name: National shop 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.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 shop 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.