Lot 311
A 1920's silver twin-handled trophy cup, engraved to the front 'Foleshill "Lillywhite" Team...
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Lot 311
A 1920's silver twin-handled trophy cup, engraved to the front 'Foleshill "Lillywhite" Team...
Lot 311
Lot Description
A 1920's silver twin-handled trophy cup, engraved to the front 'Foleshill "Lillywhite" Team Challenge Cup presented by Henry Johnson, O.B.E. 1926', the campana shape cup having twin scroll handles with zoomorphic terminals and raised on a stepped circular base. With circular plinth. Hallmarked Turner & Simpson Ltd., Birmingham 1925. Height of cup including handles measures 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm), weight 21.07 ozt (655.2 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The trophy displays general wear including surface scratches, contact marks and slight knocks/dints, all in keeping with the age and use. Quite heavy tarnishing is visible and it would benefit from a clean and polish. The hallmarks are clear and legible, maker's mark slightly distorted but still legible.
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