Check this, mate! Royal Selangor ties-up with British Museum for Lewis chessmen set

Royal Selangor’s latest series brings the iconic Lewis chessmen trove, one of the most popular artefacts in the whole of the British Museum’s collection, to life. Photo: Royal Selangor

The Lewis chessmen are probably the most famous chess set characters in the world. First discovered in 1831 on the island of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, these walrus ivory chessmen are believed to be from the 12th century, and Scandinavian in origin.

You can view the real Lewis chessmen in the British Museum in London, the National Museum of Scotland, and in Lews Castle, Scotland. If that’s a bit far away, try the next best thing: owning a chess set inspired by them, made of pewter by Royal Selangor.