Silver trophy : International Tug of War, London, December 1918 Accession Number: RELAWM01500

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
Maker
Walker & Hall
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Sterling silver
Measurement
Overall: 269 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm
Date Made
1914
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1916
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Status to be assessed

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Accession RELAWM01500

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