Isle of Lewis Chess Set - Compact 9 inch Resin Chess Cabinet and Chessmen - Cream

Compact Isle of Lewis Chess Set made from stone resin - 9 inch board. Beautifully decorated case / cabinet set with Chessboard lid. The lid opens up to reveal a storage space for the Chessmen. Replica Lewis chess pieces with superb detailing. The chessmen are mini replicas of the ones displayed in the museums. King is 1 and 3/4 inch high. Superb quality set manufactured in Britain. A lovely Lewis Chessmen Chess set featuring an attractive brown colored Resin box with a removable lid. The Isle of Lewis chess set is one of the most recognizable and beloved chess set designs, only second to the Staunton design. The Isle of Lewis chess pieces were first discovered on the Isle of Lewis, in the early 19th century. The set is believed to date back to the 12th century and to be of a Norwegian origin. The Isle of Lewis chess set is characterized by its intricately carved figurines, which include kings, queens, bishops, knights, rooks, and pawns, each with distinctive features and expressions.