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Made to order – Chess set, Lewis No.1 and No.2 design in an aged buttermilk and aged red colour. BOARD NOT INCULDED

Made to order – Chess set, Lewis No.1 and No.2 design in an aged buttermilk and aged red colour. BOARD NOT INCULDED

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This beautiful, hand made, talking point chess set, based on the Isle of Lewis No.1 and No.2 designs, as seen in the British Museum, is a great alternative to the traditional Staunton style of chess set. The back of the throne on the king and queen have a wonderfully detailed carving to them.

The set is a mixture of our Lewis No.1 and No.2 sets, with the inclusion of one alternative, 'toothy beserker' Rook per side. The selection of pieces is based on the set used by two young wizards, in the film 'that cannot be named' ;-)

A good sized set with the tallest figure, the king, standing at 3 3/4" (9.5cm) with a 2" (5cm) base, while the shortest, the pawn, stands at 1 1/2" (4cm) with a 3/4" (2cm) base. The whole set (all 32 pieces) weighs in at approx 1.6KG.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no board with this set, see our listings for available boards.
Please message us before placing your order if you have any specific requirements for your board.
Due to the size of the base on the king, the minimum size board square for this chess set is 2 3/16" (60mm) squared board and would be our recommendation. The set is shown on our 2 3/16" (60mm) board in dark brown and cream, with the classical dark oak edging.

The set is cast in a hard and durable stone casting powder, giving each piece beautiful detail and definition. The hand colouring and finishing, using a method passed down through the family, ensures durablity and quality; futher enhancing the details. Each piece is completed with a felt base ensuring that your board does not become scratched.

Although this set is beautifully decorative, it is very durable and is intended to be used and enjoyed as much as displayed.

The colours for these pieces are an aged buttermilk for the light and an aged red for the dark.

Each piece is hand coloured and takes the colours and finish differently, so please beware that there will be slight variations between pieces.

Total weight 1.6KG, so postage will represent that. If you wish to make alternative arrangements for postage or collection please contact us.

Please be aware that we send out parcels on a tracked and signed for service. This gives both you as the buyer and us as the seller piece of mind. Someone will need to be available to sign for your parcel. If you miss a delivery and don't collect your parcel or make alternative arrangements with the courier, your parcel may be returned to us. If we have to resend your parcel, we will need to charge you again for postage.

Each piece will be individually wrapped and packed in a sturdy cardboard box ensuring the best protection possible. Wherever possible we will use recycled packing to reduce our environmental impact, so please don't be surprised if your chess set arrives in a pre-loved Amazon or cat food box!

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