Nice Chess Sweater

Items featured in Top eBay Chess Items by Price (March 2010) often repeat. A couple of months ago we had More Piggybanx Chess (November 2024), where two more of the same item sold in December for somewhat less after many bids.

A couple of months before 'Piggybanx Chess' we had Ugly Chess Jacket (September 2024), with a couple of links for 'previous top eBay items in the clothing category'. There's nothing ugly about the item pictured below, titled 'Rowing Blazer Lewis Chessmen Chess Sweater'. It sold for 'US $500.00 or Best Offer', which appears to be close to the final price.

The description said,

Introducing the Lewis Chessmen Chess Sweater by Rowing Blazers [NB: 'New York' according to the label], a stylish and comfortable sweater perfect for any occasion. This sweater, made from high-quality knit fabric, is designed for men with a regular size type and comes in a classic black/white color.

While I was preparing this post, I saw the same item titled, 'Rowing Blazers Lewis Chessman Knitted Chess Sweater Size XL', where a different seller was asking for 'US $297.50 or Best Offer'. The item pictured above was described as 'New with tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item', but the item currently for sale was described as 'Very Good pre-owned condition, no holes'. That probably accounts for the difference in price.

Neither item has anything to do with the Lewis chess pieces, about which there have been several posts on this blog. The style of the pieces on the sweater is often used in printed diagrams of chess positions. The design undoubtedly has a name and must be in the public domain.