Lot 1624: 19th-Century Antique Checkers Set
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (139) · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (139)
- Lot Number
- 1624
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 34
- Closed
- 5/11/25 7:28 PM PT
Description
This rare 19th-century antique checkers set is housed in a wooden box with a warm, aged patina and includes original period checkers pieces. The set once belonged to Harold Arthur Furlong (1895–1987), a highly decorated American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his remarkable valor during World War I. | | | | | Furlong earned the nation's highest military decoration for single-handedly advancing under intense machine-gun fire in the Bois-de-Bantheville, eliminating four enemy nests, and capturing 20 German prisoners. His gallantry also earned him France's Croix de Guerre with palms and the title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. | | | | | Beyond World War I, Furlong served with distinction in the Michigan National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1946. During World War II, he served again as an Army surgeon in Germany. | | | | | A fine example of 19th-century game craftsmanship, this checkers set is also a poignant historical artifact that reflects the personal life of a celebrated American war hero. | | This item measures approximately 5.5" L and is in good condition.