Lot 1298
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Auckland Boxing Club, in gold (9ct, 9.8g, 27mm), by K&D (Kirkman & Denison, Auckland), reverse inscribed 'Provincial Championship/Light/Weights/A.Blewdon/1st/1905'; Northern Boxing Association, in gold (9ct?, 13.2g, 35x30mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Light Weight/Championship/1st Prize/1905/Won by/A.J.Blewden'; another, in gold (9ct?, 12.5g, 35x31mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Lightweight/Championship/Auckland/Won By/A J Blewden/1906', all with ring top suspensions. Very fine. (3)
Alfred James Blewden (1885-1979) was an amateur boxer in the Auckland region. In December 1906 he was chosen to represent New Zealand at the English Boxing Championships in London, where he was defeated.
With research.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000