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Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
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Our Lewis chess set is populated by a cast of intriguing characters, replicas of walrus-ivory originals selected from the museum’s collection.

The king sits steadfast, the sword across his knees implying unbiased justice. By his side, his queen poses in an expression of compassion. Bishops in full regalia attend them, as do knights astride sturdy ponies, while fearsome berserker warriors play the role of rooks. Pawns are represented by upright slabs carved with elaborate scrollwork.

Opposing sides, in pewter differentiated by a glimmering polish and a dark matt finish, face each other across a chessboard in nyatoh, scorched with an interwoven knot motif from the king’s throne.

Unearthed on the Isle of Lewis in 1831, in the wilderness of Scotland’s remote Outer Hebrides, the 12th century Lewis chessmen are exquisitely carved in walrus ivory, and very likely of Scandinavian origin. Of the seventy-eight pieces known today, the British Museum’s collection of sixty-seven is one of its most popular attractions.

About the collection
A project with the British Museum, this collaboration draws on the public institution’s vast collection of over 8 million artefacts, documenting the story of human culture from its earliest days to the present. Each piece is marked with the British Museum logotype.

  • Size: Chess pieces H3.5cm - 6.5cm, chessboard H3cm x 38cm x 38cm

Celebrating life's precious moments since 1885.

In 1885, a young pewtersmith named Yong Koon arrived in Malaya from the Chinese port of Shantou, armed with little more than a set of tools and a determination to succeed. Today, Yong Koon's humble enterprise is Royal Selangor, the world's foremost name in quality pewter.

Each Royal Selangor piece exudes an elegant sculptural presence derived from the softness and versatility of pewter, fashioned in a variety of finishes.

Our designers and artisans continuously expand the limits of pewter design while staying true to our heritage of craftsmanship. Our team produces a wide range of home décor, lifestyle essentials, and personal and corporate gifts that stand the test of time.

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