Large Sterling Silver Presentation Oar, 1933 Bike Shorts the Lewis or Uig chessmen

the Lewis or Uig chessmen comprise one of the earliest known complete chess sets

The case is a large 41mm (not including the crown) but sits well on the wrist

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Case size is 36mm (not including crown)

Large Sterling Silver Presentation Oar, 1933 Bike Shorts the Lewis or Uig chessmenNotes Large Oar trophy won by Royal Marine A. J. Blackburn. These oars were awarded as presentation trophies for boat races in the army and navy in England. Made of sterling silver, this size is particularly rare and beautifully made. Mne Blackburn won this for being aboard a Cutter sailing vessel race along with his fellow marines. This Inter Part is assumed to relate to the fact that this race was just between the Royal Marines regiment. The Marine