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Raleigh Cycle Co Jubilee 1937 Silver Award C10
Raleigh Cycle Co Jubilee 1937 Silver Award C10
Original, quality Hallmarked silver award of a rectangular shape mounted on the original ebonised backboard: This award is embossed in great detail to celebrate 50 years of trading 1887 to 1937. This award was presented to T.R. Stevens Esq by the Directors of The Raleigh Cycle Co Ltd of Nottingham, as a token of appreciation of over 20 years unbroken association with the company. All is complete and in good order.

Backboard 9" x 7" x 0.5".

Silver award 5" x 3.25".

 
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Price: £385.00


Opening Ceremony Scissors CC136
Pair of original, quality, silver handled scissors used for an opening ceremony in Kingston-Upon- Hull in 1935, in the original shaped and fitted box. The case has a hinged lid, cream silk lining to the lid, black velvet to the base, gold tooled leather cloth to the outer and a gilded commemoration plaque to the top of the hinged lid. The plaque is engraved "Presented to Ald. A. Stark, J.P. and Lord Mayor of Kingston-Upon-Hull on the occasion of the opening by him of Hull's Super Service Station for Automobile Purchases (Hull) Ltd, 10th July 1935". The silver handled scissors are hallmarked for "Birmingham 1934" and engraved with the initials "A" and "S". All is in super condition, the scissors having little use only and the box is in near mint as you can get. What a most unusual opening ceremony.

Box 9.25" x 4.25".

0.75" front to back.

Scissors 7.5" x 2.25".

 
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Price: £145.00


Opening Ceremony Scissors CC136



Copper Toogood Trophy Shield G17
Copper Toogood Trophy Shield G17
Original, quality, pressed copper "Toogood Best in The Show" shield in the original unpolished patinated finish, with the year presentation shield above at the top of the chains dated 1908 and bearing the Royal Coat of Arms. The main shield of a thick guage copper is deeply embossed with fine detail, the Kings Crown to the top above the Royal Coat of Arms, a central cameo of various Poultry surrounded by a larrel wreath, with an array of flowers and fruit above to the left and vegetables to the right. The text is all in banner swags "The Toogood Shield For The Best in The Show", "Toogood and Sons, The Kings Seedsmen", "For The Best in The Show, Won By... and at... " and "Presented By Toogood and Sons Southampton". This shield has never been engraved and is in mint condition in all aspects, with just a little discolouration to the reverse. The first we have seen of this size awarded by "Toogood and Sons".

Main shield 12.25" x 10".

Total length complete 13.75".

 
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Price: £265.00


Inkstand With Relics from St Johns Westminter Built 1709 IW112
Original, quality inkstand fashioned using relics and timber from "St Johns of Westminster Church, built in 1709 and destroyed by enemy action May 10th 1941". The original blacksmith made wrought iron nail is engraved as such and the old brass and glass inkwell which fits well is an old replacement. All is complete and in good order.

Plinth 13.5" x 6.25".

Including inkwell 4.25" x tall.

 
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Price: £385.00


Inkstand With Relics from St Johns Westminter Built 1709 IW112



1912 Engraved Nickel Plated Kettle K173
1912 Engraved Nickel Plated Kettle K173
Original, quality nickel plated tea kettle on three feet with the original decorative cane covering to the handle and cow horn handle to the lid. This example in super condition is engraved to the front "Presented by the Officers, Non-commission Officers & Men of the South Eastern mounted Brigade, Transport & Supply Column Army Services Corps. (Territorial) Croydon to Staff Sergt Major A. Moore on the occasion of his marriage April 9th 1912". The underside is impressed for the manufacturer "J.C & Co Ltd". All is complete and in good and working order.

9" tall x 7" wide.

9" including spout.

 
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Price: £95.00


First World War Presentation Cup M92
Original, quality nickel plated trophy cup with embossed decoration, side handles and mounted on an ebonised turned wooden plinth. But most of all engraved to the front "Presented to Pte A Metcalfe K.O.R.N.L on his return from active service in the war of 1914 - 18, from the people of Mallerstang". Complete and in good order.

7" tall x 6.25" widest.

Front to back 3.5".

Base 4" diam.

 
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Price: £115.00


First World War Presentation Cup M92



Silver Plated Small Miners Lamp ML32
Silver Plated Small Miners Lamp ML32
Original, quality silver plated miniature presentation miners lamp with the Prince of Wales Feathers engraved to the front and mounted on a bakelite plinth with a silver plated plaque detailed "from the Scottish Miners to Bob Willis 2.5.1960". This example, the first we have seen, is in mint condition and appears complete.

Lamp 6.5" tall plus the hanging hook x 2.25" widest.

Plinth 1.5" tall.

3.25" diam.

 
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Price: £185.00


Presentation Trowel P38
Original, quality unused 1950's silver plated presentation trowel in the original fully fitted box with white satin lining to the lid and Royal Blue velvet to the base. The box is immaculate and has brass catches to the front and a label on the inside for the retailer "Bracher & Sydenham Queen Victoria Street, Reading" and "est 1790". The trowel has the original turned mahogany handle and is ready for engraving, to present or simply as a good cake slice. Complete and in good and working order.

Box 14.5" x 6" x 2.75".

Trowel 13" x 4.25" x 2.75".

 
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Price: £125.00


Presentation Trowel P38



Silver Mounted Oak Cabinet 1941 P37
Silver Mounted Oak Cabinet 1941 P37
Original, quality silver mounted fully lined honey-coloured oak presentation casket, presented in 1941 to Alderman Afred Southwell J.P. along with The Honorary Freedom of the then borough of Wisbech in recognition of this service to the form as Mayor in 1902, 1935 and 1936. The casket originally contained the scroll of the award. The interior is lined in white silk, the corner post, ball feet, the monogram to the front and the coat of arms to the top are probably silver but the plaque to the reverse for engraving certainly is silver for its Hallmarked as such. A most unusual item of great quality in great condition.

11.25" x 6.5".

6" tall.

 
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Price: £485.00


Memento of Boer War 1901 Plated Dish P36
Original, quality silver plated bread basket / bowl with a deep embossed decoration of flower designs. The reverse is detailed for the manufacturer "James Dixon E.P.N.S" and the front is engraved "A memento of July 27th Boar War 1901" and "Given to Mrs Uppleby". The silver plate is only rubbed where engraved and the rest is bright and clean. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

9.75" diam x 1.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £89.00


Memento of Boer War 1901 Plated Dish P36



The Weekes Memorial Shield P34
The Weekes Memorial Shield P34
Original, quality 1920's brass award presented by the "Wiltshire Musical Festival, for the best performance Choral or Instrumental at the Festive". This superb example has an Art Nouveau embossed detail throughout with "The Weekes Memorial Shield" and a cello with a wreath behind and most of all a vivid blue cushioned background mount behind. All is in the original unpolished finish with a great colour and mounted on the original light oak backboard with a wall mounting plate to the reverse. All is complete and in good order.

Backboard 15" x 10.5" x 0.75".

Total 1.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £450.00


2 Piece Copper Presentation Flower Holder P33
Original, quality post-war circular water container and stem holder for a floral display made all of copper with a lift out perforated cover and mounted on four feet in the form of mythical fish. The front is mounted with an oak leaf shaped plaque engraved "Presented to Mrs Peile on the occasion of the passing out parade and prize giving H.M.S. Fisgard 15th April 1958". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

5.5" tall.

8.5" widest.

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Price: £230.00


2 Piece Copper Presentation Flower Holder P33



Copper Presentation Punch Bowl P31
Copper Presentation Punch Bowl P31
Original, quality copper punch bowl with cast brass side handles with leaf form mounts. The front is engraved "To Sir Douglas & Lady Fox, on their Golden Wedding Day from Mildred's Sister & Brothers 26th May 1913". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Bowl 6" tall. 10.75" diam.

Total including handles 15" wide.

8" tall.

 
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Price: £115.00


Silver Engraved Presentation Trowel P32
Original, quality superb hallmarked and engraved silver presentation trowel with a turned hardwood handle. The greatest surprise is this is not an antique, both the engraving and hallmark are for 1976. Nevertheless, it is a super example in every aspect. One side of this trowel is completely engraved in acanthus leaf decoration with the inscription to the inner panel detailing "presented to Mr M.B.L Fuller to commemorate The Topping-out ceremony at St Paul's House, Canterbury on 29th April 1976". The reverse side has the Birmingham Hallmark for 1976". All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good order.

Total 10" x 3.25" wide x 1.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £265.00


Silver Engraved Presentation Trowel P32



Crichton School Presentation Rose Bowl P30
Crichton School Presentation Rose Bowl P30
Original, quality nickel plated circular rose bowl with a decorative embossed design to the top border, a circular foot and engraved detail "Presented to Miss M. W. Mitchell on the occasion of her marriage, as a token of esteem by the pupils of Crichton School 4th August 1914". Polished and lacquered, althought the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and a very clean bowl with no dents or blemishes.

4.5" tall.

7.25" diam at top.

4.5" base diam.

 
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Price: £68.00


Lymington F & F Assocation Trophy P28
Original, quality 1940's silver plated trophy on the original black bakelite plinth. This example is engraved to the front "Lymington & District F & F Assn', Best Members Dutch" and to the reverse "1941 G.W.Kitcher", "1942 G.W. Kitcher" and "1943 G.W.Kitcher". The trophy is also marked with the registration number for the year 1938. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

6.75" tall x 3.5" widest.

3" diam of plinth.

 
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Price: £45.00


Lymington F & F Assocation Trophy P28



Oxford University Rowing Club Pewter Trophy P26
Oxford University Rowing Club Pewter Trophy P26
Original, quality Oxford University Rowing Club Pewter Trophy Tankard engraved to the front "O.U.R.C. Bicester 1929". Complete and in good order.

4.75" tall x 3.25" base diam.

5.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £36.00


Lincoln Imp Enamel and Silver Spoon P23
Original, quality Hallmarked silver presentation spoon in the original blue silk and velvet lined box with a "leather paper" covering. The silver spoon, the size of a breakfast cereal spoon, has embossed detail of "Lincoln Cathedral " to the bowl, with the Lincoln Imp sat at the base of the decorated stem and an enamelled coat of arms for Lincoln to the top. The reverse has the silver hallmark and a registration number for the year 1901. All is in super condition.

Box 9" x 3.5" x 1.5".

Spoon 7.25" x 2" x 1".

 
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Price: £256.00


Lincoln Imp Enamel and Silver Spoon P23



Carters Seeds Presentation Water Jug P21
Carters Seeds Presentation Water Jug P21
Original, quality two pint silver plated hot water jug with the original cane covered side handle and a lid. The front is engraved "Carters Tested Seeds Raynes Park 1928, won by G. Gibson for Mangles ( Mangleworzels). Complete and in good order.

8" tall x 4.25" base diam.

7.25" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Presentation Hot Water Jug Burley Parish Church P20
Original, quality Walker and Hall silver plated "Hotel" type hot water jug engraved to the front "Presented to MR G W Varley by the Rev. D. Walker M. A. for the services rendered to the Burley Parish Church Men's Bible Class May 1903". A very clean usable example. Complete and in good order.

6.5" tall x 4" base diam.

7" wide including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £34.00


Presentation Hot Water Jug Burley Parish Church P20



Torbay Cine Club Trophy P15
Torbay Cine Club Trophy P15
Original, quality 1920's nickel plated on Brittania metal trophy cup on a plinth. This example has engraved decoration all round in the form of swags and acanthus leaves, to the front an oval panel "Torbay amateur Cine Club". Complete and in good order.

11" tall including plinth.

Top 4" diam.

Base 4.5".

 
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Price: £115.00


Rainhill Asylum Memorial Plaque P14
Original, quality late 19th century engraved brass plaque with red and black infilled letters mounted in the original honey coloured oak frame with a carved decorated inner mount. The mount is stamped to the lower right corner for the maker or supplier "Blain & Son Liverpool" and the plaque is detailed "Erected by the Committee of Visitors of Rainhill Asylum In Memory of 'Randle Cooke Lewis' who for nearly 46 years faithfully discharged the duties of Clerk & Steward. Nov 1896. Wm Scott Barret Chairman". Although some of the red and black infill is breaking up and some has dropped out all are otherwise complete and in good order. An insight to the Social History in 1896.

31" x 25" x 1".

 
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Price: £485.00


Rainhill Asylum Memorial Plaque P14



Miniature Presentation Bowling Wood P12
Miniature Presentation Bowling Wood P12
Original, quality miniature lignum vitae bowling wood on the original matching stand. The bowl has carved detail, a fine polished finish and an engraved silver disc inset to each side. Side one "Southend Open Bowling Tournament 1936" and Side 2 "H.E.J". A super presentation piece. Complete and in good order.

Total 5.5" tall x 2.5".

 
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Price: £115.00


Hammersmith Town Hall Dance Trophy P10
Original, quality nickel plated dance trophy engraved with flowers and swags and "1st Prize Fox Trot Competition, Hammersmith Town Hall March 9th 1923". This unusual example nickel plated on Brittania metal is rather rubbed in places but otherwise all is complete and in good order.

8" tall x 4.5" diam.

Foot 3.5".

 
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Price: £65.00


Hammersmith Town Hall Dance Trophy P10



Hurdles Trophy P6
Hurdles Trophy P6
Original, quality silver plated sporting trophy with two side handles and engraved to the front "Stonghurst College, D. Mc Dowell Hurdles 1934". The underside is stamped for the manufacturer "Angle Plate W.H & S.E.P". Some rubbing to the plating, otherwise complete and in good order.

6.5" tall.

5.25" wide including handles.

Base 2.5" diam.

 
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Price: £45.00


1877 Horn Beaker P4
Original, quality, late 19th century, tapered cowhorn beaker with a glass bottom and mounted to the front with a shield shaped silver or silver plated plaque detailed "B.R.N.A.V.", "Cutter's Race, Gunner, R Murray 1877" This was a trophy / prize awarded in 1877. Although the top is a little oval in shape all is complete and in super condition.

5" tall.

3.5" top diameter.

2.25" base diameter.

 
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Price: £135.00


1877 Horn Beaker P4



Motor Cycle Racing Trophy S242
Motor Cycle Racing Trophy S242
Original, quality 1929 tiny engraved motorcycle racing trophy cup. The front is engraved "P.M.C. Everyman Night Trial, Team Prize H. Lawrence 25.08.29" and the rim is impressed 'EPNS'. All is complete and in good order.

2.75" tall x 1.5" top diam.

1 1/8" base diam.

 
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Price: £45.00


Motor Cycle Racing Trophy S241
Original, quality 1929 small engraved motorcycle racing trophy cup. The front is engraved "Grass Racing, fastest of the day, June 1st" and the reverse "M.M.C. & L.C.C. 1929". The rim is impressed "EPNS". Some minor wear to the plating, otherwise complete and in good order.

5" tall.

Top 2.25" diam.

Base 2" diam.

 
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Price: £45.00


Motor Cycle Racing Trophy S241



Tennis Trophy 1932 SG254
Tennis Trophy 1932 SG254
Original, quality two-handled silver plated trophy engraved for "Towyn L.T.C.", "August 1932 R&J. Knight". The underside of the foot is impressed for the maker "James Dixon & Son" and "E.P BM" for electro Plated Brittania metal. Minor scratches to the inside otherwise complete and in good order.

4.75" tall including handles.

6.75" widest.

Bowl top diam 5".

Foot 3" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00


1911 Tennis Trophy SG252
Original, quality goblet shaped sliver plated Tennis Trophy engraved to the front "S.C.C Lawn Tennis Tournament Autumn 1911, 1st Prize, Veterans' Handicap Won by Sir Authur Young K.C.M.G". One minor dent to the rear and some wear to the silver plating inside the bowl, otherwise complete and in good order.

7" tall x 4.5" widest.

3.75" base diam.

Top aperture 4".

 
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Price: £78.00


1911 Tennis Trophy SG252



John O'Gaunt Rowing Club 1911 Trophy SG244
John O'Gaunt Rowing Club 1911 Trophy SG244
Original, quality pewter tankard with a side handle and engraved "John O'Gaunt Rowing Club, Scratch Fours, 1911" and "J.G. Dunderdale ( No 2 ). The underside of the trophy is impressed for the maker "James Beakin & Sons Sheffield". Complete and in good order.

5.25" x 3.5" plus 5.25" including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Tewksbury Regatta Trophy SG236
Original, quality mid 19th century Pewter Tankard Trophy presented for the "Tewksbury Regatta on 12th & 13th July 1865 Scratch Race" engraved as such to the front and "won by", "1. Bow- J.S. Earle. 2. - G.O. Lister, West London. 3. G.G. Coventry, Pemb Coll Oxon. 4. Stroke - J.J. Bickerson City of Oxford". This clean trophy has studs on bands decoration, a side handle and a glass bottom. The glass has a small chip but otherwise all is complete and in good order. Will not hold liquid.

4.5" tall x 3.25" diam.

5.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Tewksbury Regatta Trophy SG236



Essex Thameside Football Trophy SG234
Essex Thameside Football Trophy SG234
Original, quality embossed brass trophy shield mounted on an oak backboard with an easel back stand. This trophy is engraved "Essex Thameside Senior Cup, Leytonstone F.C. Winners 1945 - 46, C. Banham". The brass plaque has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order.

Total folded 5" x 3.5" x 0.75".

Standing 3" front to back.

 
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Price: £65.00


Derby Rifle Meeting Prize Tankard SG231
Original, quality 1920's half pint copper tankard with a side handle and thick rim to the base. The front is punch engraved "Derby Sector Rifle Meeting 1944 Presented by Derby Sub District" and the underside is stamped "Oldham Maker Nottingham". Some minor dents, otherwise complete and in good order and polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

4" tall.

3.25" base diam.

4.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Derby Rifle Meeting Prize Tankard SG231



HMS Dolphin Trophy SG228
HMS Dolphin Trophy SG228
Original, quality silver plated trophy in the form of a cup with Art Nouveau side handles, a narrow stem and a circular foot. The underside is impressed "EPNS" and with the maker's stamp for Walker and Hall and the cup is engraved "H.M.S. Dolphin 1st Prize One Mile Open 1924". A very clean example with no wear to the plate, complete and only one very minor dent. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

7.5" tall.

Total width 9".

Bowl 6" diam.

Base 4" diam.

 
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Price: £85.00


Auckland Cricket Association Tray SG227
Original, quality circular silver plated drinks tray with a decorated outer rim detailed to the reverse for the manufacturer "Walker & Hall" and "Reproduction of Old English Plate" and "mounts stamped from the original Boulton & Watt dies circa 1774". The front is engraved "Presented to The National Director of Coaching, Martin Horton In Appreciation. Auckland Association 1984". A very clean tray in near mint condition.

14.5" diam x 0.5".

 
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Price: £95.00


Auckland Cricket Association Tray SG227



Australia and England 1936 Cricket Tray SG226
Australia and England 1936 Cricket Tray SG226
Original, quality circular stainless steel drinks tray with a decorative rim and engraved facsimile signatures of presumably the Australian or England Cricket Teams of 1936 or some of each. A clean example. Complete and in good order.

10" diam x 0.25".

 
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Price: £65.00


Jorhat Races 1957 Trophy SG224
Original, quality barrel shaped nickel tankard with a side handle and a glass bottom. This ale tankard has been engraved and presented as a sporting trophy and detailed "Jorhat Races 1957 Presented by Nestle's Products (India Ltd)". Polished and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.

4.25" tall.

3.75" widest.

5" including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Jorhat Races 1957 Trophy SG224



Pewter 1897 Sports Trophy SG222
Pewter 1897 Sports Trophy SG222
Original, quality late 19th century pewter half pint tankard stamped with a 'VR' customs stamp beneath the rim. This super shaped tankard has been engraved in script as a sports trophy and detailed to the front "Maisworth Commemoration Sports June 22nd 1897" and "Presented by Messrs Thos Piatt & Job Chappin". Complete and in good order.

4" tall.

Top diam 3".

4.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Tylers Ltd Tennis Tournament Cup SG217
Original, quality small nickel Tennis Trophy, egg cup size with a stand in the form of three tennis racquets. The cup is engraved "Tylers Ltd, Sports & Social Club Ladies Tennis Championship 29th Oct 1943 Winner, E. Merret". Polished and lacquered and complete and in good order.

3.75" tall.

2" diam plinth.

 
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Price: £65.00


Tylers Ltd Tennis Tournament Cup SG217



Liverpool Pigeon Show Trophy SG214
Liverpool Pigeon Show Trophy SG214
Original, quality late 19th century nickel plated goblet shaped Trophy on an ebony plinth. This example is engraved with four panels for details of awards. One panel is engraved "Liverpool Dog Poultry & Pigeon Show Jan 26th 1892, awarded to Mrs H James for best Muff Tumbler". Although the plating is worn the engraving is sharp and clear and all is complete and in good order. This item was purchased during the filiming of an episode of Dickinson's Real Deal on location at Stafford.

Trophy 8.25" tall x 4" diam.

Total on plinth 10.75" tall.

Plinth 4.75" diam.

 
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Price: £185.00


Table Tennis Trophy SG213
Original, quality 1950's nickel plated shield shaped trophy mounted on a bakelite shield with an easel backstand. Engraved "Ribblesdale Table Tennis League, League Runners Up 1956-57 Arnold Lucas". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

4.5" tall x 3.5" wide.

When standing 2" front to back.

 
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Price: £56.00


Table Tennis Trophy SG213

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