Chess Talk

The Red Isle of Lewis Chessmen

2011-07-17T07:32:00.000-07:00

These chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the British Museum of London and in Edinburgh. Many pieces were discovered and this is our interpretation of the Isle of Lewis chess set. The Isle of Lewis chessmen were featured in the movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror. Superstition in Lewis had survived in a powerful form. Thus, when the peasant first looked at the group of singular little ivory figures it was natural that they should appear as the pigmy sprites of Celtic folklore. However, he was induced by his wife to return to the spot and take the figures home. He sold them to a local collector who realized they were chessmen. There were 78 pieces in all belonging to eight or more sets; 67 are now in the British Museum and the rest in the National Museum, Edinburgh. Experts are unanimous in regarding them as the most astonishing collection of ancient chessmen in existence.

Deluxe Chess Sets

The Reykjavik II Series Library Chess Set and Tiroir Combination

2011-06-27T07:24:00.000-07:00

Deluxe Chess Sets is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full library-sized Chess set, it features a 3.25" King with a 1.5" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Reykjavik II Chess set is a scaled reproduction of the Chess set used by the legendary American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer when he won the 1972 World Chess Championship against the reigning World Champion Grandmaster Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Chess set has been designed to withstand years of use (and abuse), as it lacks many of the ornate details commonly found on Chess Sets that can be susceptible to damage in the heat of battle. For example, the Chess set features reinforced Pawn collars and oversized Rook ramparts for unmatched durability. The Reykjavik II Series Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in both the historical importance of the game of Chess, as well as those looking for an attractive Chess set that is both economical and durable.

As with all of our Chess sets, the Reykjavik II SeriesChessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

The Art Deco Chess Set

2011-05-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

The streamlined, geometric elegance of this beautiful chess set reflects the essence of Art Deco design. From the mid 1920s until the outbreak of the Second World War, Art Deco epitomised all that was glamorous and modern in contemporary design. It was this style that Hollywood embraced during its golden age. Film sets, publicity photographs and the luxury goods that surrounded film stars were inevitably Art Deco in spirit.

ALL STUDIO ANNE CARLTON CHESSMEN ARE MADE FROM POLYRESIN, WHICH IS A CRUSHED STONE COMPOSITE. IT HAS THE LOOK, FEEL AND WEIGHT OF STONE, BUT THE DURABILITY OF A PLASTIC, MAKING IT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

Chess Talk

The Red Isle of Lewis Chessmen

The Reykjavik II Series Library Chess Set and Tiroir Combination

The Art Deco Chess Set

The Mini Roman Chess Set

The Camaratta Signature Series Luxury Chessmen

The Frank Camaratta Signature Series Luxury Chess Set

Roman Chessmen

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The Burnt Grandmaster Series Chess Set

The Alice in Wonderland Handpainted Chess Set

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The Varese Series Artisan Chess Set

The Sherlock Holmes Handpainted Chess Set

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The Sandicci Series Timeless Chess Set

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Walnut and Maple Classical Tiroir Chessboard with Storage Drawers

Robin Hood Hand Painted Chessmen

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The Celtic Handpainted Chess Set

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Rosewood and Bird's Eye Maple Standard Traditional Chessboard

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The Players Series Chess Set

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The Blackwood & Bird's Eye Maple Standard Traditional Chessboard

The Liberty Series Chess Set

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The Library Collector Series Chess Set & Board Combination

The Canterbury Cathedral Handpainted Chess Set.

The Classic Series Chess Set - 6.0 inch King

The White Tower Handpainted Chess Set

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The Calvert Faux Ivory Chess Set and Board Combination

The Leuchars Series Timeless Chess Set

The Battle of Trafalgar Chess Set