Glittery enamel pins of the Berserker and the Queen from the loved medieval chess set found on the Isle of Lewis.
The Lewis Chessmen are a medieval chess set from the 12th century. They are made from walrus ivory, thought to be of Norse origin, but were found on a beach on the Isle of Lewis in 1831. Eleven of these chess pieces are housed in the National Museum of Scotland, while the remainder are in the British Museum. These chess pieces are loved by many and have provided the inspiration for TV and film.
I’ve always loved these chess pieces and find them so funny! I love their wee faces and expressions.
These pins measure 30mm
Glittery enamel pins of the Berserker and the Queen from the loved medieval chess set found on the Isle of Lewis.
The Lewis Chessmen are a medieval chess set from the 12th century. They are made from walrus ivory, thought to be of Norse origin, but were found on a beach on the Isle of Lewis in 1831. Eleven of these chess pieces are housed in the National Museum of Scotland, while the remainder are in the British Museum. These chess pieces are loved by many and have provided the inspiration for TV and film.
I’ve always loved these chess pieces and find them so funny! I love their wee faces and expressions.
These pins measure 30mm
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