The incredible Lewis Chessmen are part of a hoard found in a sand dune at Uig Bay on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. It’s thought that they might have belonged to a trader who was travelling from Norway to Ireland to sell them, sometime between AD 1150–1200. Around this time, chess was a very popular game among the aristocracy in Europe. You can see the Chessmen at the British Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, and six of the objects are on long-term loan at the newly built Museum & Tasglan

The Isle of Lewis Chess Set by O'Gowna Studio has been very popular since we launched it online! Renowned as being one of the oldest chess sets in the world, we can definitely see why the famous Harry Potter franchise included this stunning set in the movies 🎥 Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the making of this handcrafted and unique piece.. Shop today: https://www.blarney.com/irish-shop/ogowna-isle-of-lewis-chess-set/ | Blarney Woollen Mills

Is this the most famous chess set in history? You seemed to really enjoy my last video from the Isle of Lewis about the Callanish Stones (thank you for 2 million views!) So here’s another one! This time about the Chessmen of Lewis, a 12th century Chess set which was first discovered in 1881, considered by some as the most famous chess set in history. Since it was originally found, a few of the pieces have..mysteriously..disappeared! The latest one to be found was in 2019 by an antiques dealer wh

British Museum Tour - Lewis Chessmen Join Beau and Carl as they wander through The British Museum discovering ancient artefacts | Lotuseaters.com

In this episode of Masterworks, immerse yourself in the fantastical tale of the Lewis Chessmen and discover the latest member of this famous band of brothers. Bought for £5 by an antiques dealer in Edinburgh in the 1960s, this medieval chess piece is a highlight of our forthcoming Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art sale. http://bit.ly/2J4zwdm | Sotheby's