A GROUP OF FOURTEEN SILVER TROPHIES
Various makers, 20th century
Comprising: two Continental two-handled cups and covers, on plinths; a Contintental two-handled cup on plinth; a Revere-style bowl on plinth; two smaller bowls, one on plinth; a shaped square bowl; a dinner plate; a bread tray and bowl; three cigarette cups, in sizes; and a cigarette box, with wood liner, each engraved with presentation inscription, marked on foot or under base
The two-handled cups and covers on plinths: 9¾in. (24.7cm.) and 7in. (17.8cm.) high; 125oz. 10dwt. (3905gr.) weighable silver (14)
Engraved
The first cup engraved: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT LIVE PIGEONS SEVILLE 1959 SECOND PLACE WON BY ANNIE LAURIE AITKEN; the second cup engraved: REAL SOCIEDAD DE TIRO DE PICHON DE VALENCIA CAMPEONATO DE EUROPA FEMENINO 3e PREMIO 1960; The Revere-style bowl engraved: GREAT EASTERN SKEET CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL GAUGE CHAMPION LORDSHIP 1948
Lot Essay
Annie Laurie Aitken, far left, holding her silver trophy for winning second place at the World Championship at Live Pigeons, Sevilla 1959
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