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Studio Anne Carlton

A handmade recreation of The Isle of Lewis Chess Set, the oldest known chess set.

In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror.

A handmade recreation of The Isle of Lewis Chess Set, the oldest known chess set.

In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror.

Studio Anne Carlton

Isle of Lewis Available In Two Variations - Chess Set

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Discover a piece of history that has enchanted the world of chess for centuries. Studio Anne Carlton invites you to experience the timeless allure of the original Isle of Lewis handmade Chess Set - a masterful reproduction of one of the mos...

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Super impressed with the quality of these pieces. The detail is amazing and a lovely feel and weight too. Very impressive customer service and delivery. Only positive feedback, there is literally nothing to be negative about. Thank you to all the team involved, so pleased and really excited about playing with this set.

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Martin · July 14, 2026

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