Isle of Lewis Chess Set
Designed and made in Co. Dublin, Ireland.
No reviews yet.A handmade Isle of Lewis-inspired chess set with board included.
- Inspired by the medieval Lewis chessmen
- Handmade in Co. Dublin
- 38 x 38 cm chess board included
Ships to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU only
Isle of Lewis Chess Set
€199.50
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Description
A handmade Isle of Lewis-inspired chess set with board included.
Why you'll love it
- Inspired by the medieval Lewis chessmen
- Handmade in Co. Dublin
- 38 x 38 cm chess board included
Perfect for
- Chess players
- Collectors
- Irish craft gifts
This Isle of Lewis chess set is inspired by the famous medieval chessmen discovered in the Outer Hebrides in 1831. The pieces echo the distinctive crowned kings, bishops, knights, and armed rooks associated with the historic set.
Handmade by O'Gowna Studios in Co. Dublin, the set is made from cold cast porcelain, a bonded porcelain powder designed to be decorative and functional. The chess board is included and measures 38 x 38 cm, with pieces ranging from approximately 4 to 8.5 cm.
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Each set is handmade, so small visual variations may occur while preserving the same overall design and quality.
Story & Significance
The Lewis chess pieces are famous medieval gaming pieces from a hoard found on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Probably made in Norway in the late 12th or early 13th century, they speak to a western seaboard world where Gaelic and Scandinavian cultures were closely connected.
A Lewis-style chess set carries that medieval character into a playable gift. The figures feel like travellers from an older world of kings, queens, bishops and warriors, with strategy and story built into every game.
Details & Specs
Key facts
- Maker
- O'Gowna Studios
- Category
- Home Decor & Heritage Gifts
- Made in
- Co. Dublin, Ireland
- Materials
- Cold cast porcelain
- Dimensions
- Board: 38 x 38 cm; pieces approx. 4-8.5 cm
- Weight
- 2500g
- Country of origin
- Ireland
- Care
- Handle with care and dust gently with a soft cloth.
Shipping & delivery
This item currently ships to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU only.
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout.
Full delivery and aftercare terms are in our returns and refunds policy.
FAQs
Where do you ship this item?
This item currently ships to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU only.
How long does it take to dispatch?
Allow around 10 business days for processing before dispatch.
Is the chess board included?
Yes. The set includes a 38 x 38 cm chess board.
What are the pieces made from?
The pieces are made from cold cast porcelain.
How tall are the pieces?
The pieces range from approximately 4 to 8.5 cm.
Where is it made?
It is handmade by O'Gowna Studios in Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Meet the maker
Crafted by O'Gowna Studios.
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