Mrs G and I popped along to an antique toy and game exhibition a while ago and saw some of the original chess pieces. I took photos, being the sad get that I am.
Did you get to Uig when you were in Lewis? There's a massive carved replica on the way to the beach:
http://www.ceuig.com/uig-chessmen
The following will be of no use whatsoever, but still:
I was gutted a few years back. On my way into work I passed a charity shop with a full, replica (obviously) Lewis chess set for about £15. As it was closed, I thought I'd try later. It had, as you'd guess, gone. BAH!
Alternatively:
http://www.britishmuseumshopon[...]lid=CKK2i9a-7aICFUcA4woddz3ofg
£275????????!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!? Keep it. ;)
G x
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