Jaques of London - Lewis Chess Set

The Lewis Chess Set is the oldest complete set of chess men ever discovered and we are proud to offer a faithful replica of this piece of the game’s history, manufactured from ground marble resin with 1.75 inches x 1.35 inch bases and a 3.5 inches high King piece.

Discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, the Lewis Chess Pieces are probably the second most famous chess set design in the world after the standardized Staunton style. The original pieces, found by a local shepherd, are on display in the British Museum and the Museum of Edinburgh, but Jaques of London are proud to offer our beautiful, high quality replica Lewis Chess Sets, handmade from ground marble resin to the original specifications. This set does not include a chess board, but we offer a range of stunning boards which provide the ideal companion to any of our chess sets.

Pieces: Marble Resin
King height: 3.5"
King diameter (at base): 1.75"