While I was considering buying a high quality Onyx Chess Set for playing and home decoration as well, I had noticed several interesting chess sets at Amazon online store. If you also enjoy small figures and chess, be sure to look at the following items.
Ottomans versus Hungarians Chess Set
It is actually a good choice for a war themed chess set since these empires fought the bloodiest open field battles in the middle of Europe. Hungarians kept Ottomans real busy invading Europe more. Anyway, it is written that each piece is 3 inch tall and made from handpainted cold cast resin. A 15 inch wooden chess board is shipped for free.
Medieval Chess Set
It looks quite unique and attractive. If you are also an admirer of fantasy art, 32 pieces of medieval knights chessmen is waiting for you. The dragon themed case looks especially extraordinary and carved in detail. Material is polyresin and wood.
Isle of Lewis Chess Set
Did you know that there are a few complete medieval chess sets survived until today? Isle of Lewis Chessmen (also known as Lewis or Uig Chessmen) is one of them discovered in 1831 in Scotland. They were made from beautiful walrus ivory (some pieces are made from even whale teeth !) and also featured in Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone.
These are the exact replika of Harry Potter’s chess set. The pieces are from ceramic and have antique ivory and chocolate finish. Set is made from composite resin and stone making it resembling more to a medieval original Lewismen chess set.
This set perfectly combines history, chess and Harry Potter magic !
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