{"product_id":"vintage-george-vi-sterling-silver-hunting-trophy-londonderry-garrison-drag-hunt-of-1939","title":"Vintage George VI sterling silver hunting trophy, Londonderry Garrison Drag Hunt of 1939","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere we have a remarkable vintage English George VI sterling silver hunting trophy with Bakelite base and marks for Birmingham 1938, William Neale \u0026amp; Son, from the Londonderry Garrison Drag Hunt of 1939. This trophy was presented to the winner of the Point to Point Race in the Lightweight category. At this time Neale \u0026amp; Son were still at their premises on Warstone Lane, Birmingham; after the war they would resume operation on Cox Street, St Paul’s, Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Londonderry Garrison Drag Hunt was an officer’s event and was one of the highlights of the season in Ulster during this period. Hounds would track an artificially laid scent to keep officers’ riding skills sharp and their cavalry horses fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to the outbreak of World War II this would be the very last Garrison Drag Hunt held in Londonderry, and indeed one of the last in the British Empire’s twilight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeautifully made with beaded detail to rim, as well as lion-headed ring handles to each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lisburn.com\/books\/ulster\/ulster-Guide4.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/lisburn.com\/books\/ulster\/ulster-Guide4.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royalleicestershireregiment.org.uk\/entity\/129131-watson-john-evelyn-derek-dso\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehttps:\/\/royalleicestershireregiment.org.uk\/entity\/129131-watson-john-evelyn-derek-dso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrice marked at $1500 AUD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements: 12.1cm height, 12cm across at widest point. 8cm bowl diameter 252.7grams total weight including base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition with minor wear overall commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cacheantiquessydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338845028450,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5693\/9618\/files\/E1011F21-5E5C-4B87-86F2-F5234958C8D9_1_201_a.heic?v=1789543572","url":"https:\/\/cacheantiques.com\/es\/products\/vintage-george-vi-sterling-silver-hunting-trophy-londonderry-garrison-drag-hunt-of-1939","provider":"cacheantiquessydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}