Pics! Pics! Pics! I'm planning on buying a marble chess set in Mexico next week.
I guess the best way to find a good board is to google. I think there's lots of them to choose from out there, but I can't say if they'd be cheap or not.
Isle of Lewis Chess Set
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Ooh! Make sure and post some pics of that set you buy in Mexico.
I bet their are some beautiful chess sets to be had in Mexico at a great price!
Have fun shopping.
Jan 20, 2011
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There is a theory that the Isle of Lewis chessmen didn't originate on the Isle of Lewis.
...also that they may not be chess pieces.
Jan 20, 2011
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Gomer_Pyle wrote:
...also that they may not be chess pieces.
Anything is possible, I suppose, but my wife gave a Isle of Lewis set to me as a wedding present and they certainly look as though they are chessmen to me. No matter as far as I am concerned, because until proven otherwise it is a chess set in my mind.
Crosspinner wrote:
Gomer_Pyle wrote:
...also that they may not be chess pieces.
Anything is possible, I suppose, but my wife gave a Isle of Lewis set to me as a wedding present and they certainly look as though they are chessmen to me. No matter as far as I am concerned, because until proven otherwise it is a chess set in my mind.
Somebody around here recently posted a link to a site discussing a lot of possibilities. I couldn't find that post but I found this site: http://textualities.net/geoff-chandler/not-even-from-lewis-mate-2/
It seems very opinionated but at least covers the major facts and conjecture. Personally, I think they make a nice looking chess set whatever they may be.
Thanks! I didn't remember what the thread was really about and didn't remember I had posted in it or I could have found it easily. I have no opinion on the true origin or purpose of the men. I just thought it was a thought provoking article.
Jan 20, 2011
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echecs06 wrote:
I need to see a pic of your set. I own a set with its board. They come in different sizes.
Okay, be patient, because I am not the best at posting photos on chess.com.
Jan 20, 2011
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Gomer_Pyle wrote:
Crosspinner wrote:
Gomer_Pyle wrote:
...also that they may not be chess pieces.
Anything is possible, I suppose, but my wife gave a Isle of Lewis set to me as a wedding present and they certainly look as though they are chessmen to me. No matter as far as I am concerned, because until proven otherwise it is a chess set in my mind.
Somebody around here recently posted a link to a site discussing a lot of possibilities. I couldn't find that post but I found this site: http://textualities.net/geoff-chandler/not-even-from-lewis-mate-2/
It seems very opinionated but at least covers the major facts and conjecture. Personally, I think they make a nice looking chess set whatever they may be.
Thanks for the site. I will check it out. Often we discover what we learn about historical records are not true.
Jan 20, 2011
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artfizz wrote:
The other discussion also ended up with Geoff Chandler.
Thanks for this, because I was not aware of this thread.
OldScribe2010 wrote:
Ooh! Make sure and post some pics of that set you buy in Mexico.
I bet their are some beautiful chess sets to be had in Mexico at a great price!
Have fun shopping.
I just got a nice Mexican set still in the box on eBay today for like $8 SHIPPED!
I have a related theme that I made for this site: Writch's Isle of Lewis. I recommend that you use it with the light wood board and wooden 3d pieces on your settings.
Or something.
I just got the regular sized set last week. I've wanted this since 1999, and finally had the extra loot to get one! I got mine off eBay for $83.00 shipped! My only regret is I didn't order the one that came with a nice board for it for an extra $30.00 or so.
With that being said, does anyone know where to get a nice quality board on the cheap that will compliment this set adequately?