£360
A George V Sterling Silver Motor Racing Trophy, Birmingham 1932 A fine sterling silver two-handled presentation cup by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd. The trophy features high-swept, slender handles and a polished bowl with a flared rim, standing on a pedestal foot with a stepped base. The body bears a crisp contemporary inscription: "Sydenham Motor Club, Ten Mile Grand Prix Event, 17th September 1932, Won by S.W. Duncan Esq, On A 4.9 Taylor." This piece is a superb cross-collectible, bridging the gap between interwar silver and British motor racing history.
Maker: Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd
Origin: Birmingham, England
Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: George V (1932)
Dimensions: 14.5cm (L) x 10.7cm (W) x 13cm (H)
Weight: 123g
Condition: Excellent; the inscription is clear, and the silver retains a high-quality finish with no significant bruising.
Auctioneer's Note: Trophies with documented racing history like this "Ten Mile Grand Prix" example are highly sought after by motoring historians.
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