Trophy Tankard - 1877 James Dixon & Sons
Out of my area of expertise on this one, but it was (silver plate I believe), nice so picked it up at the National. About 6" tall, bottom reads 'James Dixon & sons Sheffield'. Engraving reads 'Ch.Ch. Athletic Sports 1877 A.A.Orr' (best I can tell-could be 'Oh.Oh.').
Turns out to be a cup presented at Christ Church (Oxford), probably for a footrace, possibly by future British Prime Minister Lord Rosebery (Archibald Primrose). Probably presented to A.A. Orr, but possibly presented by him instead. Googled documents now attached.
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Last edited by Runscott; 11-30-2014 at 12:13 PM.
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