Technical Characteristics: ‘Gustaf Nyholm’ Chess Clock
- Name. ‘Gustaf Nyholm’ Chess Clock.
- Model. Without flags – Upper second hands.
- Maker. Unknown.
- Date. 1935.
- Country. Sweden.
- Mechanism. Upper slide bar.
- Material. Light wood.
- Measurements. Length 10.24 in – Width 2.95 in – Height 5.12 in ( Height with Buttons & Handle 5.51 in).
- Weight. 31.04 oz.
Description: ‘Gustaf Nyholm’ Chess Clock
The ‘Gustaf NYHOLM’ chess clock is a mechanical clock of medium dimensions manufactured in 1935 by the Unknown Swedish manufacturer.
This chess clock model takes its name from the first Swedish Champion, Gustaf Nyholm who won two matches against winners of national tournaments: Berndtsson in Göteborg and Löwenborg in Stockholm in 1917.
It uses German machinery but there are no identification marks of the mechanisms.
The activation of each clock is done by a decorative slide bar at the top of the chess clock. This type of element is typical of Swedish designer chess clocks.
To activate each clock, the chess player must slide the bar so that it deactivates its clock and automatically activates the clock of the opposing player.
This particular chess clock belonged to Johan Ahlfeldt of Satsjöbaden (Sweden), inheritance of his grandfather (He died in 2006 at 96 years of age) who won it as a prize in a tournament organized by the local newspaper, DAGENS NYHETER IN 1935.
Presence in Chess Tournaments
The ‘Gustaf NYHOLM’ chess clock has been used in numerous Swedish chess tournaments and championships, especially in the 1940s. Below are links to some examples:
- Chess tournament organized by ‘Wasa Schackklubb’. Upsala, Sweden 1943.
- Chess tournament organized by ‘Wasa Schackklubb’. Upsala, Sweden 1944.
- Chess tournament organized by ‘Wasa Schackklubb’. Upsala, Sweden 1945.
Variations: ‘Gustaf Nyholm’ Chess Clock
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