Our wide selection of replicas ensures that whether you're looking for a piece of history to display proudly or an authentic set for everyday chess play, you'll find exactly what you need. Every replica is crafted to reflect the heritage and prestige of the original Lewis Chessmen, allowing...
Inspired by the Isle of Lewis chess set, this download pack for Chess Ultra contains an incredibly detailed set of chess pieces made from walrus ivory (virtual, of course!). The Lewis chessmen are thought to be among the oldest chess pieces ever found. They were discovered in 1831 on the...
Revisit the 12th century with a replica of the Isle of Lewis chess set. Including the fascinating history of the Lewis chessmen and why it is valuable for any chess collection. The Isle of Lewis Chess Set The original Isle of Lewis chess set was carved in the 12th century out of walrus ...
The Island of Lewis is one of the Heberdian islands off the west coast of Scotland. The original chessmen are the oldest known complete set of ancient chessmen. They are believed to be of 12th Century Norse origin, and carved from "morse" ivory--that is fossilized walrus tusks. The zip ...
Note: When you are done reading this article, check out our Viking chess (Hnefatafl) sets and Isle of Lewis chess sets for sale here. History of Hnefatafl (Tafl) ...and the Isle of Lewis Chess Set. Vikings loved to play games of strategy like dice game
Lewis (redirected fromIsle of Lewis) Thesaurus Medical Encyclopedia Wikipedia lew·is (lo͞o′ĭs) n. A dovetailed iron tenon made of several parts and designed to fit into a dovetail mortise in a large stone so that it can be lifted by a hoisting apparatus. Also calledlewisson. ...
Inspired by the Isle of Lewis chess set, this download pack for Chess Ultra contains an incredibly detailed set of chess pieces made from walrus ivory (virtual, of course!). The Lewis chessmen are thought to be among the oldest chess pieces ever found. They were discovered in 1831 on the...