Silver Metal Sports Trophy - "WHY 1/2 Mile Championship 1888"

Antique Chalice, Silver Plated Sports Trophy - "WHY 1/2 Mile Championship 1888" - James A. Watts Goldsmith

A magnificent antique silver plated sports trophy, celebrating the "WHY 1/2 Mile Championship 1888". This chalice represents a precious testimony of a middle-distance competition, probably linked to an athletics race. Finely chiseled decorations.

Object: Sports trophy for a middle-distance race
Engraving: "WHY 1/2 Mile Championship 1888"
Hallmarks: "Toronto SP Company / Quadruple Plate"
Maker: James A. Watts Goldsmith
Material: Silver plated metal
Condition: Good general condition with some slight traces of wear, and slight deformations.

This trophy is a rare piece for collectors of sports antiques or silver plated objects. It is highly likely that it was awarded during a middle-distance competition in athletics, making it an object of interest to sports history enthusiasts.

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DIMENSIONS

Height 19.5cm
Diameter 9cm

DATE
1888
ORIGIN
United States or Canada
WEIGHT
0.32kg