Royal Selangor Lewis Chess Set
£1,199.00
- Price
- £1,199.00
Product description
Product code: 73036201
This Lewis chess set is named after the Scottish Island where a medieval games hoard was found. Dating from the late 12th to early 13th century, the hoard probably came from Norway and included a chess set with pieces made from walrus-ivory and sperm whale tooth.
The original set is now displayed in the National Museum of Scotland, and here Royal Selangor has replicated it, intricately making the pieces in pewter and using medieval patterns to mark the board.
Pewter is almost maintenance-free as it does not react with the air to oxidise or tarnish. It can attract dust and dirt, but all that's required is an occasional wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Over time and with use, pewter develops a pleasing and subdued patina unique to the metal which is part of the beauty of investing in this material.
Product specification
- Brand
- Royal Selangor
- Composition
- Pewter and wood
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Dimensions
- W48 x D48cm
- Game or Puzzle Type
- Board Games
- Number of players
- 2
- Suitable From
- 12 years
Brand information
Founded in 1885, Royal Selangor has grown to become the world’s largest pewter brand. Synonymous with innovative design and excellence in craftsmanship, they are now an internationally-recognised name in pewter gifts and accessories.
The Royal Selangor story began more than a century ago when a young pewterer named Yong Koon sailed from the port of Shantou, China to the tin rich shores of Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. Initially he produced ceremonial pewter items such as incense burners for other Chinese migrants. As an early forerunner to the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting the changing needs of the consumer he later developed cigarette boxes, tankards and tea services for British military personnel residing in Malaya at that time.
Delivery & returns
- Standard Delivery
- Free
- UK delivery by our supplier within 6 days. Where delivery needs to be arranged, you will be contacted to arrange a date and time that's convenient for you.
- Click & Collect
- Not available for this item
- Local Collection Network
- Not available for this item
Returns
Return small or medium items by post or to John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners shops.
Large items (delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture) can be returned using our Home Collection service.
You can also return a Click & Collect order to where you collected it.