Isle of Lewis Themed Chess SetThe Isle of Lewis chessmen were featured in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.Own a faithful reproduction of the earliest known European chess set! This Isle of Lewis chess set is a genuine replica of the world famous Isle of Lewis chess pieces on display in the British Museum. Because of the direct involvement of the British Museum in developing the molds for these chessmen, this is the closest reproduction of the historic Lewis chessmen available today. Originally discovered on the Isle of Lewis around 1170, they are of Scandinavian origin. The Isle of Lewis chess pieces in Maple Brown have an antique ivory finish. The King is 3.5" tall with a 1.75" base. This set is made of hydrostone, a gypsum material, very hard, giving a natural feel, weight and look of the original.. Our Isle of Lewis chess set is different to most Lewis sets offered in that the dark pieces and light pieces are completely different from each other, yet Size: Full-Size Type: Checkers, Chess & Backgammon Age: Adult