MARK OF ELKINGTON & CO. LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 1933

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MOTOR RACING INTEREST: A PRESENTATION ART DECO SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF ELKINGTON & CO. LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 1933
The ten sided body on stepped base and four bracket feet, domed cover with square ivory finial, with inscription The British Racing Drivers' Club's 500 Miles Race 1933, The B.A.R.C. Award, Presented to Driver of Fastest Car Completeing Course, Presented By Brooklands Automobile Racing Club. Won By E.R.Hall, No.22 M.G.Magnette s/c 106.53 m.p.h.
7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high
25 oz. (775 gr.)

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Lot Essay

Edward Ramsden Hall (1900-1982) was a prolific and succesfull amateur competitor in many famous races including Le Mans, The Mille Miglia and the 410-Mile Tourist Trophy in Ulster from 1922 until his retirement in 1951. He was elected to the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) in 1932 and awarded their Gold Star for his performance at Brooklands in 1933.

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