Viking Chess Set - The Lewis Chessmen Our premier replica set is cast directly from the original Lewis Chessmen pieces from the 12th-century found in 1831 on the island of Lewis in the Hebrides, Scotland. Imported exclusively by NorseAmerica. mini Viking Lewis Chess sets Our miniature replica chess sets are reproductions of the 12th-century chessmen found in 1831 on the island of Lewis in the Hebrides, Scotland. Each chess sets has a decorative combination game board and storage case. Imported exclusively by NorseAmerica. Viking Lewis Chessmen Bookends Our replica chess set bookends are enlarged reproductions of the 12th-century chessmen found in 1831 on the island of Lewis in the Hebrides, Scotland. Each free standing piece is approximately 6 inches tall and is imported exclusively by NorseAmerica.