Description
Sterling silver trophy cup with curved handles. Engraved on the trophy is 'INTERNATIONAL TUG OF WAR/ LONDON/ 26th December 1918./ WON BY/ AUSTRALIA.' The trophy cup bears the 1914 hallmark of Walker & Hall of Sheffield. Under the base of the trophy is the makers mark and the inscription '53865/ WALKER&HALL/ SHEFFIELD/ ENGLAND/ 52'. The number '5750' is impressed in the bottom rim. There are dents in several places around the cup.
Contextual Description
Trophy presented by Mr Lionel Robinson to Australia, the winners of the International Tug of War competition held in London on 26 December 1918.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM01500
Physical Description
Material: Sterling silver
Measurement
Overall: 269 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1916
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Status to be assessed
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