12th Century Replica Chess Set from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

12th Century Replica Chess Set from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK.

Resin replica chess game, based upon the 12th Century Norwegian Lewis Chess Set, found on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The original pieces were carved from walrus ivory and whale teeth in Norway and discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.

- Cast resin chessmen & resin chess board, which also serves as a box to store the pieces.
- Height of pawn 22mm (0.85 inch), king 35mm (1.75 inch).
- Board 150mm (6 inch) square, complete set 225mm diameter (9 inch).
- A portable version of the famous Scandinavian chess set, as seen in the National Museum of Scotland!

Shipping Costs & Shipping Times from The Viking Dragon.

Shipping Costs?

All of our shipping costs are based on the weight and the size of your package and are calculated on the final checkout page.

All UK packages are now sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48 as standard, or Royal Mail 'Special Delivery' if you have specified this on the checkout page.

Most items going overseas are sent via 'International Tracked', or you can upgrade to 'Express Courier'. USA packages are currently being sent by UPS only and price includes all taxes & fees.

Postage costs start at 2.95 GBP for UK small tracked packages, or FREE if your order is over £150!

How long do we take to deliver?

If you order before 1pm (GMT) then your package will usually be sent out the same day via Royal Mail, unless it is a large package, which will sent via courier that pick up from us the next working day.

Average delivery times:

- UK - 1-3 working days (1-2 working days via Special Delivery).
- Europe (EU) - 5-15 working days.
- Europe (Non EU) - 5-15 working days.
- USA & Canada - 5-10 working days (sometimes longer if you have a rural location).
- Australia & New Zealand - 5-10 working days (sometimes longer if you have a rural location).
- Rest of the World - 5-35 working days.
- EXPRESS COURIER ORDERS CAN BE DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BETWEEN 2-5 DAYS, SO IF YOU UPGRADE YOUR SERVICE YOU WILL GET YOUR ITEMS QUICKER.

All EU deliveries will be subject to your local tax laws on imports, so please be aware that you will need to pay import taxes to receive your product.

Please note we are closed during UK public holidays and no mail will be sent.

UK Public Holidays 2026:

The following dates there will be no postal services from us and our office will be closed:

- Thursday 25th December - Sunday 28th December - Yule Break
- Thursday 1st January - New Year's Day
- Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April - Easter Break
- Monday 4th May - May Day
- Monday 25th May - Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday 31st August - Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday 28th December - Yule Break