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Royal Selangor Hand Finished The British Museum Collection Pewter Lewis Chess Set Gift
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Royal Selangor Hand Finished The British Museum Features
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Sold by Royal Selangor
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Founded in 1885, Royal Selangor is the world's largest pewter maker. Our pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin – the highest international standard for pewter.
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Every piece is meticulously hand-finished by our experienced craftspeople using traditional methods.
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Sleek or intricately detailed, our items fit seamlessly in classic or contemporary lifestyles.
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Made from High Quality Pewter
About Royal Selangor Hand Finished The British Museum
Measurement Size Chess pieces H3.5cm - 6.5cm, chessboard H3cm x 38cm x 38cm Description Our Lewis chess set is populated by a cast of intriguing characters, replicas of walrus-ivory originals selected from the museum's collection. The king sits steadfast, the sword across his knees implying unbiased justice. By his side, his queen poses in an expression of compassion. Bishops in full regalia attend them, as do knights astride sturdy ponies, while fearsome berserker warriors play the role of rooks. Pawns are represented by upright slabs carved with elaborate scrollwork. Opposing sides, in pewter differentiated by a glimmering polish and a dark matt finish, face each other across a chessboard in nyatoh, scorched with an interwoven knot motif from the king's throne. 132 years of Craftsmanship Since 1885, our designers and craftsmen have expressed their love and understanding of the material by continuously pushing the envelope in pewter design while staying true to our heritage of craftsmanship. Each Royal Selangor item is hand cast by pouring molten pewter into steel moulds quickly and efficiently. After cooling, each individual pewter piece is polished and soldered onto other appendages such as spouts and handles, all done by hand. This attention to detail and precision has made Royal Selangor's pewter pieces durable and timeless.
