# £5 ivory chess piece found in family drawer sells for £735,000 after 55 years

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- Published: 2026-11-01T19:51:07+00:00
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An extraordinary Lewis chessman carving has fetched an impressive £735,000 at auction. Hidden away in a drawer for more than 55 years by the family of the dealer, this remarkable figure was revealed as a warder, part of the legendary Lewis Chessmen collection. Originally found in 1831, this collection comprises 93 intricately carved pieces from 1150 to 1200 AD, though the auction leaves four origi

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