Masters Traditional Games

The ancient game of chess can be traced back to around AD600 in India and needs little introduction from us. European chess developed from around AD1100, the chequered board being introduced about a century later.

In 1831, on the Isle of Lewis in the in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, a local shepherd found a small chamber of dry-built stone about 15 feet below the top of a sandbank that had been partially washed away by the sea. The chessmen discovered within the chamber are probably the most famous in gaming history being the oldest complete set of chessmen ever found. Made from walrus tusk, they are believed to be of Icelandic origin and to date back to the twelfth century.

The Lewis pieces are on display in the British Museum and in the Museum of Edinburgh. Visiting either museum is a worthy experience but with these replicas, you can own a little piece of history yourself. Made in England by Jaques, the eminent chess manufacturer, these pieces are a faithful replica of the original in ground marble resin. The Kings are about 90mm high with base 44mm wide x 34mm deep (3.5 x 1.75 x 1.25 inch).

Please note: Board not included.

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Replica Lewis chessmen	£68.70	£79.00	1 + transit time

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Chess Boards

Please click here for our rough guide to chess piece sizes to chequerboard square sizes.

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20 inch Walnut & Sycamore Chessboard, ~50mm sq. (for 3½ inch King)	£42.61	£49.00	1 + transit time

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