Sporting & General Medals, Badges & Awards - Chess &
Lot 1381 SESSION 5 (9.30AM TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER) Sporting & General Medals, Badges & Awards - Chess & Dr
Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $180
AUCKLAND C.C. (Chess Club), Telegraphic, 1925-26, fob medal, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 5.2g, 33x33mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Auckland C.C./H.Lees/Highest Score/Inter-Provincial'. Good very fine.
Telegraphic chess matches were played between chess clubs in different cities using the telegraph to transmit moves.
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