Contact Stuart
Stuart
Handcrafted Celtic Chess Set, complete with all playing pieces and rules
Avoch, Highland
£50
1 of 17
Description
This is a challenging game for two players based on a board in the National History Museum in Dublin believed to date back to the 9th century. A similar game was played by Vikings and known as Hnefatafl. If you are lucky enough to visit the Viking Museum in Roskilde near Copenhagen you will see a similar game with pieces on display. Did the Vikings bring it to Ireland or did they learn it from the Irish?
It is a game of unequal sides whereby the 12 attackers (pale colour) try to capture the King with his 8 defenders (dark colour). The rules of the game are included.
The board and playing pieces are all hand crafted in Ireland from limestone. Note the exquisite detail on the board and each of the playing pieces.
Comes in its original box.
Similar sets are on sale on-line for £80+
Measurements: all approx. and in mm.
Board 210 x 210mm, “head” handles add an extra 20mm; depth 11mm.
King 40 mm high
Attackers and defenders 30mm high
This will make an ideal gift for Christmas or any time of the year.
Collection only.
Posted: 4 days ago
Ad ID: 1506396152
Details
Stay Safe
"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"
"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"
"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"
"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"
"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"
1 of 6
