Silver Trophy Cup (Dresden 100 Yards Race)

Object/Artifact

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Hammond Castle Museum

Name/Title

Silver Trophy Cup (Dresden 100 Yards Race)

Entry/Object ID

HM-988

Description

Three-handled silver trophy cup with a glass bottom given to John Hays Hammond Sr. by the Dresden Football Club after winning 1st place in the 100 Yards Race in Dresden, Germany. Glass bottom is inscribed with a cross of gules/templar cross, then below the cross it says: "Dresden Football Club J. H. Hammond 1st in 100 Yards Race April 13th 1878" Sides are etched with intricate floral patterns.

Collection

Metalwork

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Provenance of HM-986, HM-987, HM-988, HM-989

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

Apr 13, 1878