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Chess piece coming up for auction is apparently from a hoard of pieces found in a sand dune on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis in 1831.[smithsonianmag.com]

LB67 7 June 5
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Level 7

Pretty cool, never heard about this Chess set..

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Level 9

I heard that this morning. Pretty amazing. It made me think of a museum we visited a number of years ago. [maryhillmuseum.org] They have an amazing collection of chess sets. [ecosia.org]

JackPedigo Level 9 June 5, 2019

I am not a great chess player, but have always found the sets interesting. I love the handmade ones.

@LB67 I was once really into chess but it's been a while. This museum is located high on a ridge overlooking the Columbia River. It was a chance find and it has an interesting history.
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Level 8

Cool

t1nick Level 8 June 5, 2019
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Level 7

That's really a cool looking piece. I think, but am not sure, the Warder must be the bishop.

Heathenman Level 7 June 5, 2019
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Level 10

Wow awesome

bobwjr Level 10 June 5, 2019
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Level 8

I love it when missing pieces turn up!

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